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Ostrich vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ostrich and skipjack tuna?

  • Ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B2, yet skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 169% higher.
  • Ostrich has 6 times more vitamin B1 than skipjack tuna. Ostrich has 0.232mg of vitamin B1, while skipjack tuna has 0.038mg.
  • Skipjack tuna contains less cholesterol.

We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more IronIron +74.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +361.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +510.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +185.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%
~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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +99.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1811.6%
~equal in Protein ~28.21g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.28g

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +299.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.403g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 2.19µg 169%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 18.756mg 73%
Zinc 4.85mg 1.05mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.981mg 34%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.485mg 17%
Selenium 37.5µg 46.8µg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.038mg 16%
Iron 2.79mg 1.6mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.122mg 13%
Cholesterol 85mg 60mg 8%
Magnesium 25mg 44mg 5%
Potassium 362mg 522mg 5%
Copper 0.152mg 0.11mg 5%
Phosphorus 251mg 285mg 5%
Saturated fat 1g 0.42g 3%
Calcium 6mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Fats 2.57g 1.29g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 0.243g 2%
Folate 15µg 10µg 1%
Calories 145kcal 132kcal 1%
Protein 28.49g 28.21g 1%
Sodium 80mg 47mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.403g 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.