Ostrich vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ostrich and ground chicken different?
- Ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, copper, and vitamin B1; however, ground chicken is richer in potassium and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 239% higher.
- Ostrich contains 3 times more iron than ground chicken. While ostrich contains 2.79mg of iron, ground chicken contains only 0.93mg.
- Ostrich has less cholesterol.
Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +145.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +152.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +162.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +91.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1125.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +69.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.49 g
Fats:
2.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.51 g
Other:
0.43 g
Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +324.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.7% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~64.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.08 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +403% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +372.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.25µg | 0.51µg | 239% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 14.3µg | 42% |
| Zinc | 4.85mg | 1.92mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.79mg | 0.93mg | 23% |
| Fats | 2.57g | 10.92g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 2.08g | 11% |
| Choline | 59mg | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 4.879g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.062mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 3.11g | 10% |
| Protein | 28.49g | 23.28g | 10% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 677mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.121mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 107mg | 7% |
| Folate | 15µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 145kcal | 189kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 251mg | 234mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.545mg | 0.538mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.302mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 75mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.143mg | 7.107mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 1.327mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.087g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.25mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.354mg | 1.06mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.315mg | 1.816mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.516mg | 2.014mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.796mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.176mg | 0.912mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.407mg | 1.102mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.031g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 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.