Ostrich vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between ostrich and turkey meat
- Ostrich has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B5, and copper; however, turkey meat has more vitamin B3.
- Ostrich's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 218% more.
- Ostrich has 5 times more vitamin B1 than turkey meat. Ostrich has 0.232mg of vitamin B1, while turkey meat has 0.045mg.
- Ostrich is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Turkey, whole, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +51.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +156% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +415.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +512.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.49 g
Fats:
2.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.51 g
Other:
0.43 g
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +187.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~28.55g
~equal in
Water
~63.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +172.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +381.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.25µg | 1.02µg | 218% |
| Zinc | 4.85mg | 2.48mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.79mg | 1.09mg | 21% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.045mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.143mg | 9.573mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 29.8µg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 2.119g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 109mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.093mg | 7% |
| Fats | 2.57g | 7.39g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 0.948mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 2.155g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.545mg | 0.616mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 2.647g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 251mg | 223mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 239mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 189kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.281mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 103mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Protein | 28.49g | 28.55g | 0% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.25mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.354mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.315mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.516mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.796mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.176mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.407mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.749mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.155g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.