Ostrich

Ostrich · Struthio camelus

Ostrich, outside strip, cooked

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Ostrich, outside strip, 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.

8%
156 kcal Calories
57%
28.6 g Protein
0%
0.0 g Carbs
5%
3.8 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 48/100

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

What Ostrich, outside strip, 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 B12261% Selenium69% Protein57% Niacin (B3)45% Zinc45% Vitamin B632% Pantothenic Acid (B5)26% Iron24% Riboflavin (B2)23% Phosphorus20% Thiamin (B1)19% Copper17%

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 Fat3.8 g
5%
Saturated Fat1.4 g
7%
Monounsaturated Fat1.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids30.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids340.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein28.6 g
57%
Histidine717.0 mg
Isoleucine1,356.0 mg
Leucine2,320.0 mg
Lysine2,521.0 mg
Methionine798.0 mg
Phenylalanine1,178.0 mg
Threonine1,252.0 mg
Tryptophan255.0 mg
Valine1,410.0 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
19%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
23%
Niacin (B3)7.2 mg
45%
Vitamin B60.5 mg
32%
Folate (B9)16.0 mcg
4%
Vitamin B126.3 mcg
261%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)1.3 mg
26%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium5.0 mg
0%
Iron4.3 mg
24%
Magnesium26.0 mg
6%
Phosphorus254.0 mg
20%
Potassium367.0 mg
8%
Sodium72.0 mg
3%
Zinc4.9 mg
45%
Copper0.2 mg
17%
Manganese0.0 mg
1%
Selenium38.0 mcg
69%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol93.0 mg
31%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g
Caffeine0.0 mg
Theobromine0.0 mg
Ash0.8 g

About Ostrich, outside strip, 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, outside strip, cooked?

There are 156 calories in 100 g of Ostrich, outside strip, cooked, or about 133 calories in 1 serving ( 3 oz ) (85 g).

How much protein is in Ostrich, outside strip, cooked?

Ostrich, outside strip, cooked contains 28.6 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Ostrich, outside strip, cooked?

Ostrich, outside strip, cooked has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Ostrich, outside strip, cooked?

Ostrich, outside strip, cooked provides 3.8 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Ostrich, outside strip, cooked a good source of?

Ostrich, outside strip, cooked is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (261% DV), Selenium (69% DV), Protein (57% DV), Niacin (B3) (45% DV), Zinc (45% DV) and Vitamin B6 (32% DV) and a good source of Thiamin (B1) and Copper (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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