Ostrich · Struthio camelus

Ostrich, inside leg, cooked

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Ostrich, inside leg, cooked'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.

141 kcal Calories

58%

29.0 g Protein

0.0 g Carbs

1.9 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 49/100

How many beneficial nutrients Ostrich, inside leg, cooked 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, inside leg, cooked come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

141 kcal / serving

13% from fat

Carbs 0%

0.0 g per serving
Fat 13%

1.9 g per serving
Protein 87%

29.0 g per serving

What Ostrich, inside leg, cooked 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 B12265% Selenium66% Protein58% Niacin (B3)45% Zinc43% Vitamin B633% Pantothenic Acid (B5)27% Riboflavin (B2)23% Thiamin (B1)20% Phosphorus20% Iron17% Copper16%

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	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.0 g	0%
Total Sugars	0.0 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	1.9 g	2%
Saturated Fat	0.7 g	4%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.7 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.3 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	10.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	180.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	10.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	440.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	250.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	130.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	540.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	180.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	130.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	29.0 g	58%
Histidine	729.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	1,378.0 mg	—
Leucine	2,357.0 mg	—
Lysine	2,562.0 mg	—
Methionine	811.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	1,197.0 mg	—
Threonine	1,272.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	259.0 mg	—
Valine	1,433.0 mg	—
Alanine	1,861.0 mg	—
Arginine	1,984.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	2,713.0 mg	—
Cystine	298.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	4,447.0 mg	—
Glycine	1,939.0 mg	—
Proline	1,512.0 mg	—
Serine	1,161.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	943.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	~	—
Vitamin E	0.2 mg	1%
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg	20%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	23%
Niacin (B3)	7.3 mg	45%
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg	33%
Folate (B9)	16.0 mcg	4%
Vitamin B12	6.4 mcg	265%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	1.3 mg	27%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	6.0 mg	0%
Iron	3.1 mg	17%
Magnesium	25.0 mg	6%
Phosphorus	244.0 mg	20%
Potassium	352.0 mg	7%
Sodium	83.0 mg	4%
Zinc	4.7 mg	43%
Copper	0.1 mg	16%
Manganese	0.0 mg	1%
Selenium	36.5 mcg	66%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	73.0 mg	24%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	0.8 g	—

About Ostrich, inside leg, cooked

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, inside leg, cooked?

There are 141 calories in 100 g of Ostrich, inside leg, cooked, or about 120 calories in 1 serving ( 3 oz ) (85 g).

How much protein is in Ostrich, inside leg, cooked?

Ostrich, inside leg, cooked contains 29.0 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Ostrich, inside leg, cooked?

Ostrich, inside leg, cooked has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Ostrich, inside leg, cooked?

Ostrich, inside leg, cooked provides 1.9 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Ostrich, inside leg, cooked a good source of?

Ostrich, inside leg, cooked is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (265% DV), Selenium (66% DV), Protein (58% DV), Niacin (B3) (45% DV), Zinc (43% DV) and Vitamin B6 (33% DV) and a good source of Iron and Copper (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.