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Ostrich vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ostrich and Game

  • Ostrich has more Selenium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, while Game has more Vitamin B2, Iron, and Copper.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for Selenium is 45% higher.
  • Game contains 3 times less Zinc than Ostrich. Ostrich contains 4.85mg of Zinc, while Game contains 1.68mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ostrich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted.

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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%
Game
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 1.2% 33% 158% 71% 46% 90% 7% 2.9% 70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +188.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12%
Contains more IronIron +50.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.8%
~equal in Potassium ~372mg

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%
Game
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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% 0% 0% 65% 168% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Game
3
29% 3% 66% 2%
Protein: 29.45 g
Fats: 2.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.9 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more OtherOther +360.5%
~equal in Protein ~29.45g
~equal in Fats ~2.67g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~65.9g

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
Game
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44% 29% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.58 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +54%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.97g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Game Opinion
Calories 145kcal 150kcal Game
Protein 28.49g 29.45g Game
Fats 2.57g 2.67g Game
Cholesterol 85mg 126mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 28mg Game
Calcium 6mg 4mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 372mg Game
Iron 2.79mg 4.2mg Game
Copper 0.152mg 0.213mg Game
Zinc 4.85mg 1.68mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 210mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 54mg Game
Vitamin E 0.23mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.022mg Game
Selenium 37.5µg 12.9µg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.26mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.73mg Game
Vitamin B3 7.143mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 9µg Ostrich
Saturated Fat 1g 0.97g Game
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 0.63g Ostrich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.58g Game
Tryptophan 0.254mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg 1.362mg Game
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.126mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 2.489mg Game
Lysine 2.516mg 2.462mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.838mg Game
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 1.166mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 1.31mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 1.401mg Game

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Game
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
97%
Ostrich
18%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
50%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Game
Game is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173844/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.