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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.
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Selenium +91.3%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -18.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.94
Equal in Zinc - 4.56
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% 111% 16% 83% 27% 9% 125% 44% 2% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +26.7%
Contains more Selenium +91.3%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -18.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.94
Equal in Zinc - 4.56

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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Contains more Vitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.3%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +186.7%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 25% 53% 79% 19% 85% 6% 273% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +319.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.3%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +186.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.9%
Contains more Water +25.3%
Contains more Fats +649.8%
Contains more Other +390.7%
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 Protein +18.9%
Contains more Water +25.3%
Contains more Fats +649.8%
Contains more Other +390.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +791.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.8%
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +791.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Protein 28.49g 23.96g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 19.27g Porterhouse steak
Calories 145kcal 276kcal Porterhouse steak
Calcium 6mg 7mg Porterhouse steak
Iron 2.79mg 2.94mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 25mg 22mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 193mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 299mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 65mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 4.85mg 4.56mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.13mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.015mg Ostrich
Selenium 37.5µg 19.6µg Ostrich
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.18mg 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
Folate 15µg 7µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 2.18µg Ostrich
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
Cholesterol 85mg 67mg Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 1g 7.271g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 8.65g Porterhouse steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.69g Porterhouse steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Porterhouse steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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.