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Ostrich vs. Grouse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ostrich and grouse different?

  • Ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B1, and copper; however, grouse is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 140% higher.
  • Ostrich contains 10 times more zinc than grouse. While ostrich contains 4.85mg of zinc, grouse contains only 0.51mg.
  • Grouse has less saturated fat.

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.4%
Contains more IronIron +381%
Contains more CopperCopper +162.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +851%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~229mg

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%
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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% 1.7% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +452.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +115.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +217.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.28mg
~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
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more FatsFats +192%
Contains more OtherOther +72%
~equal in Protein ~25.94g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~72.93g

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
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2209.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +233.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Grouse DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 2.9µg 140%
Selenium 37.5µg 68%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 1.275mg 56%
Zinc 4.85mg 0.51mg 39%
Iron 2.79mg 0.58mg 28%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 11.6mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.042mg 16%
Cholesterol 85mg 40mg 15%
Copper 0.152mg 0.058mg 10%
Protein 28.49g 25.94g 5%
Saturated fat 1g 0.13g 4%
Folate 15µg 4%
Phosphorus 251mg 229mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.73mg 3%
Fats 2.57g 0.88g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.132g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 0.042g 2%
Calories 145kcal 112kcal 2%
Magnesium 25mg 32mg 2%
Potassium 362mg 311mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.28mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Sodium 80mg 50mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 5mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.016mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Grouse
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
74%
Grouse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
21%
Grouse

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.