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Ostrich vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between ostrich and pasta

  • Ostrich has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B5, iron, and vitamin B2; however, pasta is richer in folate.
  • Ostrich covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 255% more than pasta.
  • Pasta has 16 times less vitamin B6 than ostrich. Ostrich has 0.545mg of vitamin B6, while pasta has 0.034mg.
  • Pasta contains less cholesterol.
  • Pasta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pasta is 49, while the glycemic index of ostrich is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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%
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1408.3%
Contains more IronIron +144.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +766.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +298.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1078.9%
~equal in Calcium ~6mg

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% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +620.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +620.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4364.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +326.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.209mg
~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
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +453.2%
Contains more FatsFats +144.8%
Contains more OtherOther +38.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~68.56g

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
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +682.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.429g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Pasta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.14µg 255%
Selenium 37.5µg 68%
Protein 28.49g 5.15g 47%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.034mg 39%
Zinc 4.85mg 0.56mg 39%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 0.992mg 38%
Phosphorus 251mg 63mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.183mg 23%
Iron 2.79mg 1.14mg 21%
Cholesterol 85mg 33mg 17%
Folate 15µg 64µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.15mg 11%
Potassium 362mg 24mg 10%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.224mg 9%
Carbs 0g 24.93g 8%
Copper 0.152mg 0.093mg 7%
Saturated fat 1g 0.15g 4%
Sodium 80mg 6mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 0.124g 2%
Fats 2.57g 1.05g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.209mg 2%
Calories 145kcal 131kcal 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 24.93g N/A
Calcium 6mg 6mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.429g 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.197mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.247mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.103mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Pasta
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
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.