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Ostrich vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ostrich and Rib eye steak

  • Ostrich has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Iron, however, Rib eye steak is higher in Zinc.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 173% more than Rib eye steak.
  • Ostrich has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Rib eye steak. While Ostrich has 0.232mg of Vitamin B1, Rib eye steak has only 0.071mg.
  • Ostrich has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.2%
Contains more IronIron +24.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +90%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +321.1%

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% 1.5% 2% 6% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +197.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.287mg

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% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.3%
Contains more WaterWater +25.7%
Contains more OtherOther +4200%
Contains more FatsFats +748.6%
~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
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +984.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +133.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Rib eye steak Opinion
Calories 145kcal 291kcal Rib eye steak
Protein 28.49g 23.69g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 21.81g Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 85mg 80mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 7IU Rib eye steak
Magnesium 25mg 22mg Ostrich
Calcium 6mg 11mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 362mg 260mg Ostrich
Iron 2.79mg 2.24mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.08mg Ostrich
Zinc 4.85mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 251mg 152mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 54mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.1mg Ostrich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.019mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 37.5µg 29.7µg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.071mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.287mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 4.908mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.536mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.477mg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 2.1µg Ostrich
Vitamin K 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Folate 15µg 6µg Ostrich
Trans Fat 1.478g Ostrich
Choline 48.8mg Rib eye steak
Saturated Fat 1g 9.684g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.027g Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.25mg 1.116mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.103mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 2.041mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 2.269mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.641mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.95mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 1.184mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Rib eye 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
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.684g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2)
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)

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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.