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Ostrich vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ostrich and Steak

  • Ostrich has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Copper, however, Steak is higher in Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 169% more than Steak.
  • Ostrich has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Steak. While Ostrich has 0.232mg of Vitamin B1, Steak has only 0.074mg.
  • Ostrich has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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.
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Steak
Contains more Iron +16.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +54%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains more Copper +78.8%
Contains more Selenium +17.9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -27.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Iron +16.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +54%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains more Copper +78.8%
Contains more Selenium +17.9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -27.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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.
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Steak
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 59% 68% 134% 80% 126% 12% 782% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Steak
Contains more Protein +14.6%
Contains more Water +23.2%
Contains more Fats +640.1%
Contains more Other +25.6%
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Protein +14.6%
Contains more Water +23.2%
Contains more Fats +640.1%
Contains more Other +25.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +845.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.6%
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +845.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Steak Opinion
Protein 28.49g 24.85g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 19.02g Steak
Calories 145kcal 271kcal Steak
Calcium 6mg 12mg Steak
Iron 2.79mg 2.4mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 23mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 163mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 279mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 4.85mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.152mg 0.085mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg Ostrich
Selenium 37.5µg 31.8µg Ostrich
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.23mg Ostrich
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.074mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 5.149mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.5mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 6µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 2.2µg Ostrich
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.25mg 1.171mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.157mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 2.142mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 2.38mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.672mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.997mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 1.242mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 85mg 78mg Steak
Saturated Fat 1g 8.443g Ostrich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.896g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
105%
Ostrich
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.443g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.