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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 from 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.
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Goat
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +21.3%
Contains more Selenium +326.1%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Copper +68.4%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Iron - 2.83
Equal in Potassium - 385
Equal in Sodium - 82
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 4% 107% 0% 78% 34% 11% 110% 86% 5% 48%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +21.3%
Contains more Selenium +326.1%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Copper +68.4%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Iron - 2.83
Equal in Potassium - 385
Equal in Sodium - 82

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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Goat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +453.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 28% 114% 71% 0% 0% 4% 142% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +453.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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2
Goat
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +190.7%
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
21% 2% 76%
Protein: 20.6 g
Fats: 2.31 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.84 g
Other: 1.25 g
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +190.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Goat
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.03
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.71 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.03

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Goat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
105%
Ostrich
30%
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 Sugar?
Goat
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
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.