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Ostrich vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ostrich and fruitcake?

  • Fruitcake has less vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2 than ostrich.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 260% higher.
  • Ostrich has 19 times more selenium than fruitcake. Ostrich has 37.5µg of selenium, while fruitcake has 2µg.
  • Fruitcake contains less cholesterol.
  • Ostrich has a lower glycemic index than fruitcake.

We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136.6%
Contains more IronIron +34.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +204%
Contains more ZincZinc +1696.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +382.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1775%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1057.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +803%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +483.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1084.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +62400%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +291.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +882.4%
Contains more WaterWater +170.8%
Contains more FatsFats +254.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +155.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +333%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +655.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.048g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Fruitcake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.01µg 260%
Selenium 37.5µg 2µg 65%
Protein 28.49g 2.9g 51%
Zinc 4.85mg 0.27mg 42%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 0.791mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.046mg 38%
Phosphorus 251mg 52mg 28%
Cholesterol 85mg 5mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.226mg 22%
Carbs 0g 61.6g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3.323g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.099mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.7g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.05mg 15%
Copper 0.152mg 0.05mg 11%
Fats 2.57g 9.1g 10%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.22mg 9%
Calories 145kcal 324kcal 9%
Iron 2.79mg 2.07mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 4.2g 8%
Potassium 362mg 153mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.9mg 4%
Calcium 6mg 33mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 16mg 2%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Sodium 80mg 101mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Folate 15µg 20µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 57.9g N/A
Sugar 0g 27.42g N/A
Saturated fat 1g 1.048g 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.14mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Fruitcake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
97%
Ostrich
9%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.