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Ostrich vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ostrich and Pumpkin seed different?

  • Ostrich is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Pumpkin seed is richer in Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ostrich is 260% higher.

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +172.8%
Contains more Calcium +816.7%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +948%
Contains more Potassium +153.9%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Contains more Zinc +112.4%
Contains more Copper +353.9%
Contains more Manganese +2510.5%
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 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.8%
Contains more Calcium +816.7%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +948%
Contains more Potassium +153.9%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Contains more Zinc +112.4%
Contains more Copper +353.9%
Contains more Manganese +2510.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +582.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2397.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2253.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1373%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +582.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2397.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2253.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1373%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +53.6%
Contains more Water +1422.4%
Contains more Fats +654.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +783.7%
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Protein +53.6%
Contains more Water +1422.4%
Contains more Fats +654.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +783.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +521.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1910%
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +521.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1910%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 0g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Protein 28.49g 18.55g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 0g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 145kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Fiber 0g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 6mg 55mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 2.79mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 25mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 251mg 92mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 80mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 4.85mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.152mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.019mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 37.5µg Ostrich
Vitamin A 0IU 62IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 0.23mg Ostrich
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.034mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.052mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 0.286mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.056mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.037mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 9µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0µg Ostrich
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 1.25mg 0.683mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.956mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 1.572mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 1.386mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.417mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.924mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.716mg 0.515mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 1g 3.67g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 8.844g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Pumpkin seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
105%
Ostrich
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pumpkin seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.