Ostrich · Struthio camelus
Ostrich, fan, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 50/100
How many beneficial nutrients Ostrich, fan, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Ostrich, fan, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
21% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 21%2.7 g per serving
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Protein 79%21.8 g per serving
What Ostrich, fan, raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 30.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 330.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 30.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 690.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 230.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 220.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 730.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 330.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 140.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21.8 g | |
| Histidine | 548.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 1,036.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,772.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 1,926.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 610.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 900.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 957.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 194.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 1,077.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 1,399.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,492.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 2,040.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 224.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 3,343.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 1,458.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 1,137.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 873.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 709.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.7 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 8.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 5.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 1.2 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 6.0 mg | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | |
| Magnesium | 22.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 211.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 308.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 75.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 3.7 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 34.9 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 73.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.6 g | — |
About Ostrich, fan, raw
Ostrich may be a bird, but its meat is dark red and eats far more like beef than poultry. Lean and finely textured, it has become a niche favorite among those seeking a red meat that is much lower in fat, and it is farmed in several countries for steaks and mince.
At about 117 calories per 100 grams raw, ostrich is exceptionally lean while remaining high in protein, iron, zinc, selenium and B12 — a nutrient profile close to lean beef but with far less fat. Its red color reflects that high iron and myoglobin content.
Because there is almost no fat to keep it moist, ostrich is best cooked quickly to no more than medium-rare; pushed to well done it becomes dry and tough. Treated like a lean steak — hot, fast and rested — it delivers a tender, beef-like result.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ostrich, fan, raw?
There are 117 calories in 100 g of Ostrich, fan, raw, or about 33 calories in 1 oz (28 g).
How much protein is in Ostrich, fan, raw?
Ostrich, fan, raw contains 21.8 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Ostrich, fan, raw?
Ostrich, fan, raw has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Ostrich, fan, raw?
Ostrich, fan, raw provides 2.7 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Ostrich, fan, raw a good source of?
Ostrich, fan, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (207% DV), Selenium (63% DV), Protein (44% DV), Zinc (34% DV), Niacin (B3) (30% DV) and Vitamin B6 (30% DV) and a good source of Phosphorus, Thiamin (B1) and Copper (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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