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Ostrich vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ostrich and Turkey leg different?

  • Ostrich has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2 than Turkey leg.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ostrich is 244% higher.
  • Ostrich contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Turkey leg. While Ostrich contains 0.232mg of Vitamin B1, Turkey leg contains only 0.077mg.
  • Ostrich has less Saturated Fat.

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw 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.
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 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.6%
Contains more IronIron +62.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +57%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.142mg
~equal in Sodium ~74mg

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% 0.18% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1502.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.8%
Contains more FatsFats +161.5%
Contains more OtherOther +144.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~72.69g

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% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +112.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +315.9%

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 leg
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 Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Turkey leg Opinion
Calories 145kcal 144kcal Ostrich
Protein 28.49g 19.54g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 6.72g Turkey leg
Cholesterol 85mg 71mg Turkey leg
Magnesium 25mg 21mg Ostrich
Calcium 6mg 17mg Turkey leg
Potassium 362mg 273mg Ostrich
Iron 2.79mg 1.72mg Ostrich
Copper 0.152mg 0.142mg Ostrich
Zinc 4.85mg 3.09mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 177mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 74mg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.23mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.022mg Turkey leg
Selenium 37.5µg 26.4µg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.077mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.211mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 2.947mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 1.09mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.34mg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.39µg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 10µg Ostrich
Saturated Fat 1g 2.06g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 2.06g Turkey leg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.83g Turkey leg
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.219mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg 0.861mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.998mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 1.537mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 1.809mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.557mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.769mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 1.028mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.598mg Ostrich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Turkey leg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
25%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.06g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.