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Ostrich vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ostrich and Pork spare ribs

  • Ostrich is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Copper, yet Pork spare ribs are richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ostrich is 245% higher.
  • Ostrich contains 3 times more Iron than Pork spare ribs. Ostrich contains 2.79mg of Iron, while Pork spare ribs contain 0.91mg.
  • Ostrich contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Pork, fresh, spareribs, 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 11% 4.5% 21% 34% 27% 68% 60% 11% 1.3% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.6%
Contains more IronIron +206.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +90%
Contains more ZincZinc +94%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
~equal in Sodium ~81mg

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% 0% 7.4% 69% 80% 58% 87% 38% 132% 48% 0% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1544.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.574mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.2%
Contains more WaterWater +14.7%
Contains more FatsFats +810.5%
Contains more OtherOther +220.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.953 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +780.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +798.4%

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 spare ribs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Pork spare ribs Opinion
Calories 145kcal 277kcal Pork spare ribs
Protein 28.49g 15.47g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 23.4g Pork spare ribs
Cholesterol 85mg 80mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 91IU Pork spare ribs
Magnesium 25mg 16mg Ostrich
Calcium 6mg 15mg Pork spare ribs
Potassium 362mg 242mg Ostrich
Iron 2.79mg 0.91mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.08mg Ostrich
Zinc 4.85mg 2.5mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 141mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 81mg Ostrich
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.37mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Manganese 0.019mg 0.01mg Ostrich
Selenium 37.5µg 22µg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.319mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.251mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 4.662mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.625mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.574mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.38µg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 0µg Ostrich
Trans Fat 0.222g Ostrich
Choline 59.7mg Pork spare ribs
Saturated Fat 1g 7.529g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 8.542g Pork spare ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3.953g Pork spare ribs
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.163mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg 0.695mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.761mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 1.318mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 1.435mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.426mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.65mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 0.809mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.668mg Ostrich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g Pork spare ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Pork spare ribs
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 spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.529g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 ($)
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. Pork spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/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.