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Ostrich · Struthio camelus

Ostrich, ground, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Keto-friendly Gluten-free Dairy-free

Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Ostrich, ground, raw's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

8%
165 kcal Calories
40%
20.2 g Protein
0%
0.0 g Carbs
11%
8.7 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 42/100

How many beneficial nutrients Ostrich, ground, 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, ground, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Ostrich, ground, 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).

Vitamin B12192% Selenium60% Protein40% Zinc32% Vitamin B628% Niacin (B3)27% Pantothenic Acid (B5)22% Riboflavin (B2)21% Iron16% Phosphorus16% Thiamin (B1)15% Copper14%

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.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate0.0 g
0%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
0%
Total Sugars0.0 g—
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat8.7 g
11%
Saturated Fat2.2 g
11%
Monounsaturated Fat2.7 g—
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids56.0 mg—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids777.0 mg—
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein20.2 g
40%
Histidine508.0 mg—
Isoleucine961.0 mg—
Leucine1,643.0 mg—
Lysine1,785.0 mg—
Methionine565.0 mg—
Phenylalanine834.0 mg—
Threonine887.0 mg—
Tryptophan180.0 mg—
Valine998.0 mg—
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin C0.0 mg
0%
Vitamin D~—
Vitamin E0.2 mg
2%
Vitamin K~—
Thiamin (B1)0.2 mg
15%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
21%
Niacin (B3)4.4 mg
27%
Vitamin B60.5 mg
28%
Folate (B9)7.0 mcg
2%
Vitamin B124.6 mcg
192%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)1.1 mg
22%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium7.0 mg
1%
Iron2.9 mg
16%
Magnesium20.0 mg
5%
Phosphorus199.0 mg
16%
Potassium291.0 mg
6%
Sodium72.0 mg
3%
Zinc3.5 mg
32%
Copper0.1 mg
14%
Manganese0.0 mg
1%
Selenium33.0 mcg
60%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol71.0 mg
24%
Phytosterols~—
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g—
Caffeine0.0 mg—
Theobromine0.0 mg—
Ash0.7 g—

About Ostrich, ground, raw

Ostrich, the meat of the world's largest bird (Struthio camelus), is a lean red meat that has grown popular as a healthy alternative to beef. Despite coming from a bird, ostrich is a deep red, fine-grained meat that looks and tastes much like beef, with a rich, slightly sweet flavor and no gamey edge. It is impressively lean, lower in fat and calories than beef while being an excellent source of high-quality protein, iron, zinc, and vitamin B12.

Ostrich is used much like beef, in steaks, burgers, stir-fries, and stews, and the most tender cuts come from the thigh. Because it is so lean, it cooks quickly and is best served rare to medium, since overcooking dries it out fast. Look for bright red, fine-textured meat, sear it briefly over high heat or cook it gently, and store ostrich well chilled in the refrigerator or freeze it.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Ostrich, ground, raw?

There are 165 calories in 100 g of Ostrich, ground, raw, or about 180 calories in 1 patty (109 g).

How much protein is in Ostrich, ground, raw?

Ostrich, ground, raw contains 20.2 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Ostrich, ground, raw?

Ostrich, ground, raw has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Ostrich, ground, raw?

Ostrich, ground, raw provides 8.7 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Ostrich, ground, raw a good source of?

Ostrich, ground, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (192% DV), Selenium (60% DV), Protein (40% DV), Zinc (32% DV), Vitamin B6 (28% DV) and Niacin (B3) (27% DV) and a good source of Iron, Phosphorus, Thiamin (B1) and Copper (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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