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Ostrich vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ostrich and Mutton?

  • Ostrich is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B5, yet Mutton is higher in Iron, and Zinc.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 75% more.
  • Ostrich has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Mutton. While Ostrich has 0.232mg of Vitamin B1, Mutton has only 0.06mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ostrich is lower.

We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13%
Contains more IronIron +70.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~272mg
~equal in Selenium ~38µg

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%
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +40.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +247.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.3mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.52mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +26.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.3%
Contains more FatsFats +331.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +225.6%

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
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +359.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Mutton Opinion
Calories 145kcal 234kcal Mutton
Protein 28.49g 33.43g Mutton
Fats 2.57g 11.09g Mutton
Net carbs 0g 0.08g Mutton
Carbs 0g 0.08g Mutton
Cholesterol 85mg 109mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 31mg Mutton
Calcium 6mg 10mg Mutton
Potassium 362mg 409mg Mutton
Iron 2.79mg 4.76mg Mutton
Copper 0.152mg 0.062mg Ostrich
Zinc 4.85mg 5.93mg Mutton
Phosphorus 251mg 272mg Mutton
Sodium 80mg 135mg Ostrich
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.8mg Mutton
Manganese 0.019mg 0.033mg Mutton
Selenium 37.5µg 38µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.06mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.3mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 6.52mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.897mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.377mg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 4.44µg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 0µg Ostrich
Choline 100.6mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 1g 5.142g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 4.459g Mutton
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.814g Mutton
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.257mg Mutton
Threonine 1.25mg 1.403mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.588mg Mutton
Leucine 2.315mg 2.764mg Mutton
Lysine 2.516mg 2.999mg Mutton
Methionine 0.796mg 0.918mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 1.399mg Mutton
Valine 1.407mg 1.678mg Mutton
Histidine 0.716mg 0.975mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
75%
Mutton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
77%
Mutton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.142g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.