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Ostrich vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ostrich and tamarind different?

  • Ostrich is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and phosphorus, while tamarind is higher in fiber and vitamin B1.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 260% more than tamarind.
  • Tamarind has a higher glycemic index (23) than ostrich (0).

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Tamarinds, raw types were 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.
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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +4750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2784.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +268%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65%
~equal in Iron ~2.8mg

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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +268.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +821.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +725.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~14µg

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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +917.5%
Contains more FatsFats +328.3%
Contains more WaterWater +118.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +527.9%

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
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +435.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +645.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Tamarind DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0µg 260%
Selenium 37.5µg 1.3µg 66%
Protein 28.49g 2.8g 51%
Zinc 4.85mg 0.1mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.066mg 37%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 1.938mg 33%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.143mg 24%
Carbs 0g 62.5g 21%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Phosphorus 251mg 113mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.428mg 16%
Magnesium 25mg 92mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.152mg 11%
Potassium 362mg 628mg 8%
Copper 0.152mg 0.086mg 7%
Calcium 6mg 74mg 7%
Calories 145kcal 239kcal 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Saturated fat 1g 0.272g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.059g 3%
Fats 2.57g 0.6g 3%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Sodium 80mg 28mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 0.181g 2%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 57.4g N/A
Iron 2.79mg 2.8mg 0%
Sugar 0g 38.8g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Folate 15µg 14µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Tamarind
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
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.728g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.