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Potato salad vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between potato salad and ostrich

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5 in ostrich is higher than in potato salad.
  • Ostrich covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 260% more than potato salad.
  • Ostrich has 7 times less sodium than potato salad. Potato salad has 529mg of sodium, while ostrich has 80mg.
  • Potato salad has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato salad is 45, while the glycemic index of ostrich is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +216.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +431.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.5%
Contains more IronIron +329.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1464.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +382.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +814.6%

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 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% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +702.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +286.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +219.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +353.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +963.1%
~equal in Water ~68.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +155.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +749.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Ostrich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.25µg 260%
Selenium 4.1µg 37.5µg 61%
Protein 2.68g 28.49g 52%
Zinc 0.31mg 4.85mg 41%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 7.143mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.545mg 31%
Phosphorus 52mg 251mg 28%
Iron 0.65mg 2.79mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.44g 22%
Sodium 529mg 80mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.292mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 1.318mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.232mg 13%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Fats 8.2g 2.57g 9%
Cholesterol 68mg 85mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Carbs 11.17g 0g 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Manganese 0.101mg 0.019mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 0.97g 4%
Copper 0.118mg 0.152mg 4%
Potassium 254mg 362mg 3%
Folate 7µg 15µg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.429g 1g 2%
Calcium 19mg 6mg 1%
Calories 143kcal 145kcal 0%
Net carbs 9.87g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 1.176mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Ostrich
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
13%
Potato salad
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 449mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/nutrients
  2. 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.