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Ostrich vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ostrich and true morels?

  • Ostrich is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1, yet true morels are richer in iron, copper, manganese, and fiber.
  • True morels' daily need coverage for iron is 117% higher.
  • Ostrich has 17 times more selenium than true morels. Ostrich has 37.5µg of selenium, while true morels have 2.2µg.
  • Ostrich has a lower glycemic index than true morels.

We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Mushrooms, morel, raw 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% 13% 36% 457% 208% 55% 83% 2.7% 77% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1604.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +616.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.5%
Contains more IronIron +336.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +311.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2989.5%

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% 77% 17% 47% 42% 26% 31% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +236.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +199.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +813.1%
Contains more FatsFats +350.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +30.8%
Contains more OtherOther +272.1%

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
12% 9% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.065 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1765.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.433g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ostrich True morels
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich True morels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 260%
Iron 2.79mg 12.18mg 117%
Selenium 37.5µg 2.2µg 64%
Copper 0.152mg 0.625mg 53%
Protein 28.49g 3.12g 51%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.136mg 31%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 2.252mg 31%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Vitamin D 206IU 26%
Vitamin D 5.1µg 26%
Zinc 4.85mg 2.03mg 26%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.587mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.44mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.069mg 14%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Phosphorus 251mg 194mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.205mg 7%
Calories 145kcal 31kcal 6%
Saturated fat 1g 0.065g 4%
Calcium 6mg 43mg 4%
Sodium 80mg 21mg 3%
Fats 2.57g 0.57g 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.1g 2%
Folate 15µg 9µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 0.052g 2%
Potassium 362mg 411mg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.3g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.6g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.433g 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich True morels
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
19%
True morels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
96%
True morels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
True morels
True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.935g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
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
  2. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.