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Ostrich vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between ostrich and potato chips?

  • Ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3, yet potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 260% more.
  • The glycemic index of ostrich is lower.

We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types 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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more IronIron +71.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +345%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +363%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +168%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +252.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2215.8%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3860.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +307%
Contains more WaterWater +3505.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1246.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +737.2%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +914.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2665.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0µg 260%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 12.17g 78%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 9.11mg 59%
Selenium 37.5µg 8.1µg 53%
Fats 2.57g 34.6g 49%
Saturated fat 1g 10.96g 45%
Protein 28.49g 7g 43%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Zinc 4.85mg 1.09mg 34%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Potassium 362mg 1275mg 27%
Histidine 0.716mg 153mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 9.84g 22%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 3.827mg 21%
Calories 145kcal 536kcal 20%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.44mg 18%
Carbs 0g 52.9g 18%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.402mg 18%
Copper 0.152mg 0.306mg 17%
Iron 2.79mg 1.63mg 15%
Phosphorus 251mg 165mg 12%
Magnesium 25mg 67mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.66mg 9%
Folate 15µg 45µg 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.197mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.167mg 5%
Sodium 80mg 8mg 3%
Calcium 6mg 24mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.