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Ostrich vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ostrich and pork leg

  • Ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and copper, yet pork leg is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 234% higher.
  • Ostrich contains 3 times more iron than pork leg. Ostrich contains 2.79mg of iron, while pork leg contains 0.85mg.
  • Ostrich contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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 14% 1.5% 28% 32% 22% 53% 85% 6.1% 3% 160%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.9%
Contains more IronIron +228.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +151.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.1%

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 2.3% 0% 0% 7.5% 184% 46% 86% 41% 93% 79% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +892.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +217.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.5%
Contains more FatsFats +634.2%
Contains more OtherOther +186%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.47g

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
39% 49% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.01 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +763.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +356.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Pork leg DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.63µg 234%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.736mg 42%
Zinc 4.85mg 1.93mg 27%
Fats 2.57g 18.87g 25%
Saturated fat 1g 6.54g 25%
Iron 2.79mg 0.85mg 24%
Protein 28.49g 17.43g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 8.38g 19%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 4.574mg 16%
Selenium 37.5µg 29.4µg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.685mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.401mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 2.01g 10%
Copper 0.152mg 0.065mg 10%
Phosphorus 251mg 199mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.2mg 7%
Calories 145kcal 245kcal 5%
Cholesterol 85mg 73mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Folate 15µg 7µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Sodium 80mg 47mg 1%
Potassium 362mg 315mg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 20mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 5mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.023mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.787mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 1.376mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 1.55mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.444mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.689mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.931mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.659mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Pork leg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
42%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.54g)
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
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. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.