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Ostrich vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between ostrich and safflower?

  • Ostrich is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B3, yet safflower is higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and folate.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 260% more.
  • Ostrich has 3 times more vitamin B3 than safflower. While ostrich has 7.143mg of vitamin B3, safflower has only 2.284mg.

We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried types 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 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1312%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.8%
Contains more IronIron +75.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1049.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10500%
~equal in Zinc ~5.05mg

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% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +401.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1119%
Contains more FatsFats +1396.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1169.8%

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
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +399.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6314.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Safflower DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0µg 260%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 28.223g 185%
Copper 0.152mg 1.747mg 177%
Manganese 0.019mg 2.014mg 87%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 1.163mg 78%
Magnesium 25mg 353mg 78%
Selenium 37.5µg 68%
Phosphorus 251mg 644mg 56%
Fats 2.57g 38.45g 55%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 4.03mg 54%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 1.17mg 48%
Folate 15µg 160µg 36%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 2.284mg 30%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Iron 2.79mg 4.9mg 26%
Protein 28.49g 16.18g 25%
Calories 145kcal 517kcal 19%
Saturated fat 1g 3.682g 12%
Carbs 0g 34.29g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 4.848g 10%
Potassium 362mg 687mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.415mg 9%
Calcium 6mg 78mg 7%
Sodium 80mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Zinc 4.85mg 5.05mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 34.29g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.806mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.452mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Safflower
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
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.682g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.