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Ostrich vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ostrich and Mussels

  • Ostrich has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, while Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 740% higher.
  • Mussels contains 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Ostrich. Ostrich contains 0.545mg of Vitamin B6, while Mussels contains 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Ostrich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.

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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.
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Zinc +81.6%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +140.9%
Contains more Magnesium +48%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Manganese +35689.5%
Contains more Selenium +138.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.149
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 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Zinc +81.6%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +140.9%
Contains more Magnesium +48%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.5%
Contains more Manganese +35689.5%
Contains more Selenium +138.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.149

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +445%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +284%
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 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +445%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +284%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.7%
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Fats +74.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +639.5%
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Protein +19.7%
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Fats +74.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +639.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.014
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.014

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 28.49g 23.8g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 4.48g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 145kcal 172kcal Mussels
Calcium 6mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 2.79mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 25mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 251mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 362mg 268mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 369mg Ostrich
Zinc 4.85mg 2.67mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.149mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 37.5µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 0IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.23mg Ostrich
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 3mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.95mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.1mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.25mg 1.025mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.036mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 1.676mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 1.779mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.537mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.853mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 1.04mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.457mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 85mg 56mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 1g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.212g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Mussels
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
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.