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Ostrich vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ostrich and Lentil?

  • Ostrich is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, yet Lentil is richer in Folate, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 260% higher.

We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
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Lentil
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +281.9%
Contains more Selenium +1239.3%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +19.4%
Contains more Magnesium +44%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Copper +65.1%
Contains more Manganese +2500%
Equal in Potassium - 369
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +281.9%
Contains more Selenium +1239.3%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +19.4%
Contains more Magnesium +44%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Copper +65.1%
Contains more Manganese +2500%
Equal in Potassium - 369

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.
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Lentil
Contains more Vitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +573.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1106.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 59% 68% 134% 80% 126% 12% 782% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +573.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1106.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lentil
Contains more Protein +215.9%
Contains more Fats +576.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +93%
Equal in Water - 69.64
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +215.9%
Contains more Fats +576.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +93%
Equal in Water - 69.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lentil
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1415.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1415.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Lentil Opinion
Net carbs 0g 12.23g Lentil
Protein 28.49g 9.02g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 0.38g Ostrich
Carbs 0g 20.13g Lentil
Calories 145kcal 116kcal Ostrich
Sugar 0g 1.8g Ostrich
Fiber 0g 7.9g Lentil
Calcium 6mg 19mg Lentil
Iron 2.79mg 3.33mg Lentil
Magnesium 25mg 36mg Lentil
Phosphorus 251mg 180mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 369mg Lentil
Sodium 80mg 2mg Lentil
Zinc 4.85mg 1.27mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.251mg Lentil
Manganese 0.019mg 0.494mg Lentil
Selenium 37.5µg 2.8µg Ostrich
Vitamin A 0IU 8IU Lentil
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.11mg Ostrich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.169mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.073mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 1.06mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.638mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.178mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 181µg Lentil
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0µg Ostrich
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.081mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg 0.323mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.39mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 0.654mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 0.63mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.077mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.445mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 0.448mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.254mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 1g 0.053g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 0.064g Ostrich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.175g Ostrich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Lentil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
105%
Ostrich
26%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.947g)
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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.