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Ostrich vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between ostrich and chia seeds

  • Ostrich has more vitamin B12; however, chia seeds have more fiber, manganese, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, calcium, iron, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 260% more.
  • Chia seeds have a higher glycemic index than ostrich.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1240%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10416.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.4%
Contains more IronIron +176.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +507.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +242.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14231.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.2%
~equal in Zinc ~4.58mg

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +226.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1081.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1096.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1016.3%

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +138%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5278.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Chia seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0µg 260%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 23.665g 155%
Fiber 0g 34.4g 138%
Manganese 0.019mg 2.723mg 118%
Phosphorus 251mg 860mg 87%
Copper 0.152mg 0.924mg 86%
Magnesium 25mg 335mg 74%
Calcium 6mg 631mg 63%
Iron 2.79mg 7.72mg 62%
Fats 2.57g 30.74g 43%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 42%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.62mg 32%
Selenium 37.5µg 55.2µg 32%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 26%
Protein 28.49g 16.54g 24%
Calories 145kcal 486kcal 17%
Carbs 0g 42.12g 14%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 8.83mg 11%
Saturated fat 1g 3.33g 11%
Folate 15µg 49µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.17mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 2.309g 3%
Sodium 80mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.5mg 2%
Zinc 4.85mg 4.58mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Potassium 362mg 407mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.72g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Chia 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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.