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Ostrich vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ostrich and Taco salad different?

  • Ostrich has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B1 than Taco salad.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ostrich is 247% higher.
  • Ostrich contains 17 times more Selenium than Taco salad. While Ostrich contains 37.5µg of Selenium, Taco salad contains only 2.2µg.
  • Taco salad has less Cholesterol.

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Fast foods, taco salad are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Iron +142.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.6%
Contains more Potassium +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Zinc +256.6%
Contains more Copper +34.5%
Contains more Selenium +1604.5%
Contains more Calcium +1516.7%
Contains more Manganese +778.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
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 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Iron +142.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.6%
Contains more Potassium +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Zinc +256.6%
Contains more Copper +34.5%
Contains more Selenium +1604.5%
Contains more Calcium +1516.7%
Contains more Manganese +778.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +476%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +395.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1853.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +180%
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 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +476%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +395.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1853.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +180%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +326.5%
Contains more Fats +190.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +272.1%
Equal in Water - 72.35
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +326.5%
Contains more Fats +190.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +272.1%
Equal in Water - 72.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.7%
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 0g 11.91g Taco salad
Protein 28.49g 6.68g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 7.46g Taco salad
Carbs 0g 11.91g Taco salad
Calories 145kcal 141kcal Ostrich
Calcium 6mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 2.79mg 1.15mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 26mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 251mg 72mg Ostrich
Potassium 362mg 210mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 385mg Ostrich
Zinc 4.85mg 1.36mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.113mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 37.5µg 2.2µg Ostrich
Vitamin A 0IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin E 0.23mg Ostrich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.05mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.18mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 1.24mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.68mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.11mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.32µg Ostrich
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.075mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg 0.254mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.311mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 0.549mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 0.486mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.145mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.277mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 0.343mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.201mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 85mg 22mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 1g 3.446g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 2.606g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.883g Taco salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Taco salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
105%
Ostrich
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.446g)
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 ($)
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.

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

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.