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Ostrich vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ostrich and Liver?

  • Liver is richer than Ostrich in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 601% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ostrich is lower.

We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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.
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Liver
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +141.3%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +542.3%
Contains less Sodium -38.8%
Contains more Zinc +38.6%
Contains more Copper +317.1%
Contains more Manganese +1478.9%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Phosphorus - 241
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 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Magnesium +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +141.3%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +542.3%
Contains less Sodium -38.8%
Contains more Zinc +38.6%
Contains more Copper +317.1%
Contains more Manganese +1478.9%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Phosphorus - 241

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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Liver
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +652.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.2%
Contains more Folate +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +198.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.57
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 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +652.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +262.2%
Contains more Folate +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +198.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.57

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Liver
Contains more Fats +71.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +248.8%
Equal in Protein - 26.02
Equal in Water - 64.32
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +71.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +248.8%
Equal in Protein - 26.02
Equal in Water - 64.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Liver
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.6%
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Liver Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.76g Liver
Protein 28.49g 26.02g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 4.4g Liver
Carbs 0g 3.76g Liver
Calories 145kcal 165kcal Liver
Calcium 6mg 10mg Liver
Iron 2.79mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 25mg 14mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 241mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 150mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 49mg Liver
Zinc 4.85mg 6.72mg Liver
Copper 0.152mg 0.634mg Liver
Manganese 0.019mg 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 37.5µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 0IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.23mg Ostrich
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.57mg Liver
Folate 15µg 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 18.67µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 1.25mg 1.107mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.32mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 2.516mg 2.007mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.645mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.407mg 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.716mg 0.708mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 85mg 355mg Ostrich
Saturated Fat 1g 1.41g Ostrich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 0.63g Ostrich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.05g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Liver
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
105%
Ostrich
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.