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Ostrich vs. Goat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ostrich and goat

  • Ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and zinc, yet goat is richer in vitamin B2 and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 213% higher.
  • Ostrich contains 4 times more selenium than goat. Ostrich contains 37.5µg of selenium, while goat contains 8.8µg.
  • Goat contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Goat, raw.

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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%
Goat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 3.9% 34% 106% 85% 109% 77% 11% 5% 48%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +326.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
~equal in Potassium ~385mg
~equal in Iron ~2.83mg
~equal in Sodium ~82mg

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%
Goat
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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% 28% 113% 70% 0% 0% 141% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +453.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
Goat
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21% 2% 76%
Protein: 20.6 g
Fats: 2.31 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.84 g
Other: 1.25 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.3%
Contains more FatsFats +11.3%
Contains more WaterWater +10.7%
Contains more OtherOther +190.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
Goat
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37% 54% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.71 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~1.03g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Goat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 1.13µg 213%
Selenium 37.5µg 8.8µg 52%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 42%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 26%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 3.75mg 21%
Protein 28.49g 20.6g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.49mg 15%
Copper 0.152mg 0.256mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.11mg 10%
Phosphorus 251mg 180mg 10%
Cholesterol 85mg 57mg 9%
Zinc 4.85mg 4mg 8%
Magnesium 25mg 6%
Folate 15µg 5µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.17g 2%
Calories 145kcal 109kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.038mg 1%
Iron 2.79mg 2.83mg 1%
Potassium 362mg 385mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 13mg 1%
Saturated fat 1g 0.71g 1%
Fats 2.57g 2.31g 0%
Sodium 80mg 82mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 1.03g 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.306mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.981mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.042mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 1.532mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.552mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.715mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 1.103mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.429mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
27%
Goat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
48%
Goat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175303/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.