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Ostrich vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ostrich and Porterhouse steak

  • Ostrich is higher than Porterhouse steak in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Ostrich covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 170% more than Porterhouse steak.
  • Ostrich contains 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Porterhouse steak. While Ostrich contains 1.318mg of Vitamin B5, Porterhouse steak contains only 0.314mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Porterhouse steak is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.

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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 16% 2.1% 26% 110% 43% 124% 83% 8.5% 2% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.8%
~equal in Iron ~2.94mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.56mg

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% 3.6% 0% 25% 53% 79% 19% 84% 273% 0% 5.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +319.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +186.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.9%
Contains more WaterWater +25.3%
Contains more FatsFats +649.8%
Contains more OtherOther +390.7%
~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
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.69 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +791.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Porterhouse steak Opinion
Calories 145kcal 276kcal Porterhouse steak
Protein 28.49g 23.96g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 19.27g Porterhouse steak
Cholesterol 85mg 67mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 25mg 22mg Ostrich
Calcium 6mg 7mg Porterhouse steak
Potassium 362mg 299mg Ostrich
Iron 2.79mg 2.94mg Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.152mg 0.13mg Ostrich
Zinc 4.85mg 4.56mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 193mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 65mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.18mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.015mg Ostrich
Selenium 37.5µg 19.6µg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.099mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.228mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 4.21mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.314mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.365mg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 2.18µg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 7µg Ostrich
Choline 91.3mg Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 1g 7.271g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 8.65g Porterhouse steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.69g Porterhouse steak
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.259mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 1.25mg 1.104mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.228mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 2.105mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 2.233mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.676mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 1.033mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 1.288mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.775mg Porterhouse steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Porterhouse steak
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
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.271g)
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 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 ($)

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. Porterhouse steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169459/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.