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Ostrich vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ostrich and Turkey ham?

  • Ostrich is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B3, yet Turkey ham is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 227% higher.
  • Ostrich has 9 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey ham. Ostrich has 0.545mg of Vitamin B6, while Turkey ham has 0.06mg.
  • Turkey ham contains less Cholesterol.

We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen types in this comparison.

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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 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.1%
Contains more IronIron +179%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +131%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.1%
~equal in Selenium ~38.2µg

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% 3.2% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +808.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +681.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.27mg
~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
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.8%
Contains more FatsFats +55.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +620.9%
~equal in Water ~73.5g

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
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ostrich Turkey ham
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Turkey ham Opinion
Calories 145kcal 118kcal Ostrich
Protein 28.49g 16.3g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 4g Turkey ham
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 85mg 64mg Turkey ham
Magnesium 25mg 16mg Ostrich
Calcium 6mg 7mg Turkey ham
Potassium 362mg 253mg Ostrich
Iron 2.79mg 1mg Ostrich
Sugar 0g 1.2g Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg Ostrich
Zinc 4.85mg 2.1mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 289mg Turkey ham
Sodium 80mg 909mg Ostrich
Vitamin A 0IU 53IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.23mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg Ostrich
Selenium 37.5µg 38.2µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.23mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.27mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 4.12mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.06mg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.8µg Ostrich
Folate 15µg Ostrich
Saturated Fat 1g 1.2g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 1.337g Turkey ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.873g Turkey ham
Tryptophan 0.254mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg Ostrich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Turkey ham
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
24%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 829mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.2g)
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.