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Ostrich vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ostrich and roast beef different?

  • Ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B3, and iron; however, roast beef is richer in potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 175% higher.
  • Ostrich contains 5 times more vitamin B1 than roast beef. While ostrich contains 0.232mg of vitamin B1, roast beef contains only 0.043mg.
  • Roast beef has less cholesterol.

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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 14% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more IronIron +36.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +155.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~242mg

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% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +439.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +206.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +113%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53%
Contains more FatsFats +43.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +674.4%
~equal in Water ~73.72g

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
42% 49% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Roast beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Roast beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 2.04µg 175%
Selenium 37.5µg 14.7µg 41%
Sodium 80mg 853mg 34%
Protein 28.49g 18.62g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.043mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.566mg 15%
Zinc 4.85mg 3.2mg 15%
Cholesterol 85mg 51mg 11%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 5.581mg 10%
Iron 2.79mg 2.05mg 9%
Choline 43.9mg 8%
Potassium 362mg 647mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.46mg 7%
Copper 0.152mg 0.086mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.213mg 6%
Folate 15µg 5µg 3%
Calories 145kcal 115kcal 2%
Fats 2.57g 3.69g 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.49mg 2%
Phosphorus 251mg 242mg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Saturated fat 1g 1.318g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 1.521g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.27g 1%
Carbs 0g 0.64g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.64g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Calcium 6mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.29g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.015mg 0%
Trans fat 0.148g N/A
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Roast beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
97%
Ostrich
46%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 773mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.318g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.