Potato vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potatoes and ostrich different?
- Potatoes are richer in vitamin C, while ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Ostrich covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 260% more than potatoes.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index (86) than ostrich (0).
Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +952.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +244.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1516.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +340.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9275% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +186.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +812.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +573.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +346.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1289.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2755.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +947.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 6.25µg | 260% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 37.5µg | 67% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 28.49g | 53% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 4.85mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 7.143mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 251mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 85mg | 28% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 2.79mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 1.318mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.292mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.545mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.232mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.019mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 0g | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.152mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 1g | 4% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 2.57g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.44g | 3% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 145kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 425mg | 362mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.97g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 0g | N/A |
| Folate | 15µg | 15µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 1.25mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 1.354mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 2.315mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 2.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 1.176mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 1.407mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs 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
17%
97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.975g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
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.