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Ostrich vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ostrich and hot dogs?

  • Hot dogs have less vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1 than ostrich.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 195% higher.
  • Ostrich has 4 times more vitamin B5 than hot dogs. Ostrich has 1.318mg of vitamin B5, while hot dogs have 0.31mg.
  • Ostrich contains less saturated fat.
  • Ostrich has a lower glycemic index than hot dogs.

We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Frankfurter, meat 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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.2%
Contains more IronIron +156%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +304.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1550%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.8%

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% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +325.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +298.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
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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
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +177.7%
Contains more WaterWater +21.7%
Contains more FatsFats +902.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +714%

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
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1073.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +900.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 1.57µg 195%
Selenium 37.5µg 12.5µg 45%
Sodium 80mg 1090mg 44%
Fats 2.57g 25.76g 36%
Protein 28.49g 10.26g 36%
Zinc 4.85mg 1.2mg 33%
Saturated fat 1g 7.666g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.166mg 29%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 2.665mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 4.404g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 11.386g 26%
Iron 2.79mg 1.09mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.31mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.055mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.121mg 13%
Calcium 6mg 99mg 9%
Calories 145kcal 290kcal 7%
Phosphorus 251mg 206mg 6%
Copper 0.152mg 0.097mg 6%
Potassium 362mg 152mg 6%
Cholesterol 85mg 77mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 15mg 2%
Folate 15µg 6µg 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.045mg 1%
Carbs 0g 4.17g 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.17g N/A
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.19mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.331mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Hot dog
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
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 1010mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.666g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.