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Ostrich vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ostrich and Sardine

  • Ostrich is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, yet Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 112% higher.
  • Ostrich contains 4 times more Zinc than Sardine. Ostrich contains 4.85mg of Zinc, while Sardine contains 1.31mg.
  • Ostrich contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -73.9%
Contains more Zinc +270.2%
Contains more Calcium +6266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +56%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.2%
Contains more Copper +22.4%
Contains more Manganese +468.4%
Contains more Selenium +40.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.92
Equal in Potassium - 397
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains less Sodium -73.9%
Contains more Zinc +270.2%
Contains more Calcium +6266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +56%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.2%
Contains more Copper +22.4%
Contains more Manganese +468.4%
Contains more Selenium +40.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.92
Equal in Potassium - 397

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +787%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 59% 68% 134% 80% 126% 12% 782% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +787%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.7%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Fats +345.5%
Contains more Other +904.7%
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Protein +15.7%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Fats +345.5%
Contains more Other +904.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +298.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1070%
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +298.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1070%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ostrich Sardine
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Sardine Opinion
Protein 28.49g 24.62g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 11.45g Sardine
Calories 145kcal 208kcal Sardine
Calcium 6mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 2.79mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 25mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 251mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 362mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 80mg 307mg Ostrich
Zinc 4.85mg 1.31mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.019mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 37.5µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 0IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.08mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.227mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 5.245mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.642mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.167mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 10µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.25mg 1.079mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.134mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 2.001mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 2.26mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.729mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.961mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 1.268mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 85mg 142mg Ostrich
Saturated Fat 1g 1.528g Ostrich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ostrich Sardine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Ostrich
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/nutrients
  2. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.