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Ostrich vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between ostrich and sugar substitute

  • Ostrich is higher in zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and copper, yet sugar substitute is higher in calcium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily calcium needs 87% more than ostrich.
  • Ostrich contains 121 times more zinc than sugar substitute. While ostrich contains 4.85mg of zinc, sugar substitute contains only 0.04mg.
  • The amount of sodium in ostrich is lower.
  • The glycemic index of ostrich is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +828.2%
Contains more IronIron +1643.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2071.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +12025%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3037.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14550%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.8%

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% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1547.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1283%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +649.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +837.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 260%
Calcium 6mg 879mg 87%
Selenium 37.5µg 68%
Protein 28.49g 2.06g 53%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 45%
Zinc 4.85mg 0.04mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.015mg 41%
Phosphorus 251mg 8mg 35%
Iron 2.79mg 0.16mg 33%
Carbs 0g 84.77g 28%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.08mg 25%
Sodium 80mg 572mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.015mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.015mg 18%
Copper 0.152mg 0.007mg 16%
Calories 145kcal 347kcal 10%
Potassium 362mg 39mg 10%
Saturated fat 1g 5%
Magnesium 25mg 6mg 5%
Fats 2.57g 0g 4%
Folate 15µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Net carbs 0g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.03g N/A
Manganese 0.019mg 0.022mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 492mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.