Ostrich · Struthio camelus
Ostrich, oyster, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Animal Foods18 forms & preparations
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Very good nutrient density 48/100
How many beneficial nutrients Ostrich, oyster, 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, oyster, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
28% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 28%3.7 g per serving
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Protein 72%21.6 g per serving
What Ostrich, oyster, 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 | 3.7 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 40.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 430.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 40.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 920.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 260.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 330.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 920.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 430.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 140.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21.6 g | |
| Histidine | 541.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 1,024.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,751.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 1,903.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 602.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 889.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 945.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 192.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 1,064.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 1,383.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,474.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 2,016.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 221.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 3,303.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 1,440.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 1,123.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 862.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 701.0 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 | 4.9 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 1.2 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 6.0 mg | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | |
| Magnesium | 21.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 204.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 297.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 83.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 3.6 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 33.8 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, oyster, 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, oyster, raw?
There are 125 calories in 100 g of Ostrich, oyster, raw, or about 35 calories in 1 oz (28 g).
How much protein is in Ostrich, oyster, raw?
Ostrich, oyster, raw contains 21.6 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Ostrich, oyster, raw?
Ostrich, oyster, raw has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Ostrich, oyster, raw?
Ostrich, oyster, raw provides 3.7 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Ostrich, oyster, raw a good source of?
Ostrich, oyster, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (205% DV), Selenium (61% DV), Protein (43% DV), Zinc (33% DV), Vitamin B6 (30% DV) and Niacin (B3) (29% DV) and a good source of Thiamin (B1), Phosphorus and Copper (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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