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Ostrich vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ostrich and summer sausage

  • Ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B5, and phosphorus, yet summer sausage is richer in vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 188% higher.
  • Ostrich contains 5 times more selenium than summer sausage. Ostrich contains 37.5µg of selenium, while summer sausage contains 7.5µg.
  • Ostrich contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.7%
Contains more IronIron +23.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1250%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.4%

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% 75% 0% 4.5% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +319.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +261.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.249mg
~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
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.6%
Contains more WaterWater +89.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1375.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +979.1%

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
39% 50% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1310.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +586.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Summer sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 1.73µg 188%
Sodium 80mg 1483mg 61%
Selenium 37.5µg 7.5µg 55%
Fats 2.57g 37.91g 54%
Saturated fat 1g 10.47g 43%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.13mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 13.68g 32%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 2.9mg 27%
Vitamin A 0µg 225µg 25%
Zinc 4.85mg 2.25mg 24%
Protein 28.49g 19.43g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3.02g 17%
Calories 145kcal 426kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.76mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.16mg 10%
Phosphorus 251mg 178mg 10%
Copper 0.152mg 0.07mg 9%
Calcium 6mg 81mg 8%
Iron 2.79mg 2.26mg 7%
Potassium 362mg 206mg 5%
Magnesium 25mg 13mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 12IU 2%
Folate 15µg 7µg 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.032mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.249mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Cholesterol 85mg 89mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.82g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.62g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.54mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.62mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 1.1mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 1.16mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.56mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.69mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.47mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Summer sausage
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
41%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 1403mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.47g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.