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Ostrich vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ostrich and porridge different?

  • Ostrich has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1 than porridge.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 260% higher.
  • Ostrich has a lower glycemic index (0) than porridge (66).

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt are the varieties used 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.
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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2162.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +280%
Contains more ZincZinc +3630.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1573.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1239.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1350%
Contains more IronIron +34.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%

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% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1068%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1756.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4092.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1878.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1123.8%
Contains more OtherOther +95.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +27.9%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3364.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +286%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Porridge DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0µg 260%
Selenium 37.5µg 2.8µg 63%
Protein 28.49g 1.44g 54%
Zinc 4.85mg 0.13mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.013mg 41%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 0.52mg 41%
Phosphorus 251mg 15mg 34%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.071mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.025mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.055mg 15%
Iron 2.79mg 3.74mg 12%
Copper 0.152mg 0.04mg 12%
Potassium 362mg 16mg 10%
Calcium 6mg 87mg 8%
Calories 145kcal 50kcal 5%
Magnesium 25mg 5mg 5%
Saturated fat 1g 0.033g 4%
Carbs 0g 10.52g 4%
Fats 2.57g 0.21g 4%
Sodium 80mg 6mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.114g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 0.028g 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.02mg 1%
Folate 15µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 10.02g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.03g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0.11mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.078mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.033mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.967g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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 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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.