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Ostrich vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ostrich and rye different?

  • Ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while rye is higher in manganese, fiber, copper, and magnesium.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 260% more than rye.
  • Rye has a higher glycemic index (34) than ostrich (0).

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Rye grain types were 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%
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more ZincZinc +83%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +169.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +340%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13463.2%
~equal in Iron ~2.63mg

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%
Rye
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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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +153.3%
~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
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +175.5%
Contains more FatsFats +57.7%
Contains more WaterWater +546.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +265.1%

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
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +366.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Rye DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0µg 260%
Manganese 0.019mg 2.577mg 111%
Fiber 0g 15.1g 60%
Selenium 37.5µg 13.9µg 43%
Protein 28.49g 10.34g 36%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Carbs 0g 75.86g 25%
Copper 0.152mg 0.367mg 24%
Magnesium 25mg 110mg 20%
Zinc 4.85mg 2.65mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.294mg 19%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 4.27mg 18%
Phosphorus 251mg 332mg 12%
Calories 145kcal 338kcal 10%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.316mg 7%
Folate 15µg 38µg 6%
Choline 30.4mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Potassium 362mg 510mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.85mg 4%
Saturated fat 1g 0.197g 4%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 1.456mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.251mg 3%
Sodium 80mg 2mg 3%
Iron 2.79mg 2.63mg 2%
Calcium 6mg 24mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 0.208g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.767g 2%
Fats 2.57g 1.63g 1%
Net carbs 0g 60.76g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.98g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.435mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.803g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.