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Ostrich vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ostrich and pumpkin seeds different?

  • Ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, pumpkin seeds are richer in fiber, copper, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for 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.
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 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +948%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +816.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +153.9%
Contains more IronIron +18.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +353.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +582.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2397.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2253.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1373%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
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 ProteinProtein +53.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1422.4%
Contains more FatsFats +654.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +783.7%

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
20% 33% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +521.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 seeds
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0µg 260%
Fiber 0g 18.4g 74%
Selenium 37.5µg 68%
Copper 0.152mg 0.69mg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 8.844g 56%
Magnesium 25mg 262mg 56%
Zinc 4.85mg 10.3mg 50%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 0.286mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.037mg 39%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Fats 2.57g 19.4g 26%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.056mg 25%
Phosphorus 251mg 92mg 23%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.496mg 21%
Protein 28.49g 18.55g 20%
Carbs 0g 53.75g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.052mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.034mg 17%
Potassium 362mg 919mg 16%
Calories 145kcal 446kcal 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 6.032g 13%
Saturated fat 1g 3.67g 12%
Iron 2.79mg 3.31mg 7%
Calcium 6mg 55mg 5%
Sodium 80mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Folate 15µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 35.35g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.924mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.515mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Pumpkin seeds
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%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds 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 seeds - 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.