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Ostrich vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ostrich and hamburgers?

  • Ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet hamburgers are richer in folate.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 200% higher.
  • Ostrich has 4 times more vitamin B5 than hamburgers. Ostrich has 1.318mg of vitamin B5, while hamburgers have 0.31mg.
  • Hamburgers contain less cholesterol.
  • Ostrich has a lower glycemic index than hamburgers.

We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types in this comparison.

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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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +67%
Contains more ZincZinc +69%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1042.1%
~equal in Iron ~2.88mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +325.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +334%
Contains more FolateFolate +273.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.217mg
~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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.8%
Contains more WaterWater +60.6%
Contains more FatsFats +458.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +316.3%

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
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +466.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Hamburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 1.44µg 200%
Selenium 37.5µg 68%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.203mg 26%
Protein 28.49g 17.08g 23%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.31mg 20%
Saturated fat 1g 5.096g 19%
Fats 2.57g 14.36g 18%
Zinc 4.85mg 2.87mg 18%
Phosphorus 251mg 136mg 16%
Sodium 80mg 414mg 15%
Cholesterol 85mg 47mg 13%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 5.365mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 5.495g 11%
Calcium 6mg 102mg 10%
Folate 15µg 56µg 10%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.217mg 9%
Carbs 0g 24.1g 8%
Calories 145kcal 295kcal 8%
Copper 0.152mg 0.091mg 7%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Potassium 362mg 226mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.25mg 3%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.217mg 1%
Iron 2.79mg 2.88mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 23.2g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.38g 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.666mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.716mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 1.319mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 1.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.677mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.823mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.505mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Hamburger
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
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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

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.