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Ostrich vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ostrich and ladyfinger different?

  • Ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, ladyfinger is richer in folate, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 229% higher.
  • Ostrich contains 4 times more vitamin B6 than ladyfinger. While ostrich contains 0.545mg of vitamin B6, ladyfinger contains only 0.122mg.
  • Ostrich has less cholesterol.

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 14% 10% 134% 32% 31% 74% 19% 31% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +60%
Contains more ZincZinc +325.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +683.3%
Contains more IronIron +28.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1163.2%

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% 56% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +413.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +168.8%
Contains more WaterWater +251.3%
Contains more FatsFats +254.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +155.8%

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
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.423 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +286.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +223.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.75µg 229%
Selenium 37.5µg 68%
Cholesterol 85mg 221mg 45%
Protein 28.49g 10.6g 36%
Zinc 4.85mg 1.14mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.122mg 33%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 2.104mg 31%
Carbs 0g 59.7g 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 167µg 19%
Folate 15µg 77µg 16%
Calories 145kcal 363kcal 11%
Phosphorus 251mg 173mg 11%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.24mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.428mg 10%
Fats 2.57g 9.1g 10%
Iron 2.79mg 3.58mg 10%
Saturated fat 1g 3.022g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 3.745g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.423g 7%
Potassium 362mg 113mg 7%
Copper 0.152mg 0.095mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.284mg 4%
Calcium 6mg 47mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 1.116mg 4%
Sodium 80mg 147mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 58.7g N/A
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.511mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.248mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Ladyfinger
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
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 136mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.022g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.
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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.