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Ostrich vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ostrich and parsley

  • Ostrich has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, parsley is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and folate.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 260% more than parsley.
  • The glycemic index of parsley is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Parsley, fresh.

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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 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Contains more ZincZinc +353.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +332.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53%
Contains more IronIron +122.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +742.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.149mg

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 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +444%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +229.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +505.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +226.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +913.3%
~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
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +859.3%
Contains more FatsFats +225.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28%
Contains more OtherOther +411.6%

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
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +228.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +254.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Parsley DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1640µg 1367%
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0µg 260%
Vitamin C 0mg 133mg 148%
Selenium 37.5µg 0.1µg 68%
Protein 28.49g 2.97g 51%
Vitamin A 0µg 421µg 47%
Iron 2.79mg 6.2mg 43%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 1.313mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.09mg 35%
Zinc 4.85mg 1.07mg 34%
Folate 15µg 152µg 34%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Phosphorus 251mg 58mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.4mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.098mg 15%
Calcium 6mg 138mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.086mg 12%
Magnesium 25mg 50mg 6%
Potassium 362mg 554mg 6%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.16mg 6%
Calories 145kcal 36kcal 5%
Saturated fat 1g 0.132g 4%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.75mg 3%
Fats 2.57g 0.79g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 0.295g 2%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.124g 2%
Carbs 0g 6.33g 2%
Sodium 80mg 56mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.03g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.85g N/A
Copper 0.152mg 0.149mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.118mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0.204mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.042mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.061mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Parsley
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
379%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.868g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
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 - $0.3)
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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.