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Ostrich vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ostrich and oatmeal different?

  • Ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6; however, oatmeal is richer in iron and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 260% higher.
  • Ostrich has a lower glycemic index (0) than oatmeal (79).

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) are the varieties used 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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +493.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +130.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +682.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +226%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1233.3%
Contains more IronIron +113.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2836.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +315.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +193.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1102.1%
Contains more FatsFats +89%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +22.7%
Contains more OtherOther +32.6%

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +148.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.426g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Oatmeal DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0µg 260%
Selenium 37.5µg 5µg 59%
Protein 28.49g 2.37g 52%
Iron 2.79mg 5.96mg 40%
Zinc 4.85mg 0.62mg 38%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 3.025mg 26%
Phosphorus 251mg 77mg 25%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.558mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.29mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.317mg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 130µg 14%
Copper 0.152mg 0.066mg 10%
Potassium 362mg 61mg 9%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Calcium 6mg 80mg 7%
Folate 15µg 44µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.215mg 6%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Carbs 0g 11.67g 4%
Saturated fat 1g 0.226g 4%
Calories 145kcal 68kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.26mg 2%
Fats 2.57g 1.36g 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.07mg 1%
Sodium 80mg 49mg 1%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 0.391g 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.97g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.46g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.003g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.426g 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Oatmeal
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
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.774g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.