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Ostrich vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between ostrich and asparagus?

  • Ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, yet asparagus is higher in vitamin A.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 260% more.
  • The glycemic index of ostrich is lower.

We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Asparagus, raw types in this article.

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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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.2%
Contains more IronIron +30.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +798.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +382.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1530.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +731.6%

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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +630.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +381%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +498.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +391.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +246.7%
~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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1195%
Contains more FatsFats +2041.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +36.1%
Contains more OtherOther +34.9%

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
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +780%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Asparagus DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0µg 260%
Selenium 37.5µg 2.3µg 64%
Protein 28.49g 2.2g 53%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 0.978mg 39%
Zinc 4.85mg 0.54mg 39%
Vitamin K 41.6µg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.091mg 35%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Phosphorus 251mg 52mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.274mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.141mg 12%
Folate 15µg 52µg 9%
Iron 2.79mg 2.14mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.143mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.13mg 6%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.158mg 6%
Calories 145kcal 20kcal 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Potassium 362mg 202mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Fats 2.57g 0.12g 4%
Saturated fat 1g 0.04g 4%
Copper 0.152mg 0.189mg 4%
Sodium 80mg 2mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 14mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.05g 3%
Choline 16mg 3%
Calcium 6mg 24mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 0g 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Carbs 0g 3.88g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.78g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.075mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.049mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Asparagus
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
25%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.96g)
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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.