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Ostrich vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between ostrich and pork Meat?

  • Ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B5, yet pork Meat is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 237% more.

We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted types 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 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Contains more IronIron +142.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +100.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.8%
~equal in Calcium ~6mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~267mg
~equal in Selenium ~38.2µg

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% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +996.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.432mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +36.6%
Contains more OtherOther +102.3%
~equal in Protein ~26.17g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.45g

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Pork Meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.57µg 237%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.95mg 60%
Zinc 4.85mg 2.42mg 22%
Iron 2.79mg 1.15mg 21%
Choline 88.9mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.739mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.387mg 7%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 1.012mg 6%
Protein 28.49g 26.17g 5%
Copper 0.152mg 0.111mg 5%
Folate 15µg 0µg 4%
Cholesterol 85mg 73mg 4%
Phosphorus 251mg 267mg 2%
Potassium 362mg 421mg 2%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 7.432mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Saturated fat 1g 1.198g 1%
Selenium 37.5µg 38.2µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 1.334g 1%
Magnesium 25mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Fats 2.57g 3.51g 1%
Sodium 80mg 57mg 1%
Calories 145kcal 143kcal 0%
Calcium 6mg 6mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.013mg 0%
Trans fat 0.033g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.506g 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 1.175mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.288mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 2.229mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 1.1mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 1.13mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Pork Meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
63%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.198g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.