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Ostrich nutrition facts
A typical portion of ostrich (1 serving; 85 g, ground, pan-broiled) has 150 calories and 22g of protein (USDA FoodData Central). USDA lists 19 descriptions of it: per 100 g they range from 111 calories (inside leg, raw) to 175 (ground, cooked, pan-broiled).
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
USDA values per 100 g for Ostrich, ground, cooked, pan-broiled, scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.
- Protein per 100 g
- 26.2g
- more than 88% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
- Calories per 100 g
- 175
- more than 49% of reference foods
- Sodium per 100 g
- 80mg
- more than 54% of reference foods
1 serving weighs 85 g in USDA's record for Ostrich, ground, cooked, pan-broiled (FDC 174482).
Where the calories come from: 0% carbohydrate, 38% fat and 62% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Also rich in
- Vitamin B124.9 µg in 1 serving (85 g), 203% of the Daily Value
- Selenium28 µg in 1 serving (85 g), 52% of the Daily Value
- Niacin5.6 mg in 1 serving (85 g), 35% of the Daily Value
- Zinc3.7 mg in 1 serving (85 g), 33% of the Daily Value
- Vitamin B60.4 mg in 1 serving (85 g), 25% of the Daily Value
- Riboflavin0.2 mg in 1 serving (85 g), 18% of the Daily Value
- Phosphorus190 mg in 1 serving (85 g), 15% of the Daily Value
- Thiamin0.2 mg in 1 serving (85 g), 15% of the Daily Value
- Copper0.1 mg in 1 serving (85 g), 13% of the Daily Value
- Choline56 mg in 1 serving (85 g), 10% of the Daily Value
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 174482), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.
Every form of ostrich USDA describes
Ground, pan-broiled has the most calories per 100 g (175); the fewest: Inside leg, raw (111)
| USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrich, ground, cooked, pan-broiled | 175 | 26.2 g | 7.1 g | 80 mg |
| Ostrich, inside strip, cooked | 164 | 29.4 g | 4.3 g | 73 mg |
| Ostrich, inside leg, cooked | 141 | 29 g | 1.9 g | 83 mg |
| Ostrich, oyster, cooked | 159 | 28.8 g | 4 g | 81 mg |
| Ostrich, outside strip, cooked | 156 | 28.6 g | 3.8 g | 72 mg |
| Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked | 145 | 28.5 g | 2.6 g | 80 mg |
| Ostrich, top loin, cooked | 155 | 28.1 g | 3.9 g | 77 mg |
| Ostrich | 174 | 25.9 g | 7 g | 402 mg |
| Ostrich, inside strip, raw | 127 | 23.7 g | 2.9 g | 76 mg |
| Ostrich, outside strip, raw | 120 | 23.4 g | 2.2 g | 70 mg |
| Ostrich, outside leg, raw | 115 | 22.9 g | 2 g | 90 mg |
| Ostrich, inside leg, raw | 111 | 22.4 g | 1.7 g | 72 mg |
| Ostrich, tenderloin, raw | 123 | 22.1 g | 3.2 g | 86 mg |
| Ostrich, round, raw | 116 | 22 g | 2.4 g | 72 mg |
| Ostrich, tip trimmed, raw | 114 | 21.9 g | 2.3 g | 67 mg |
| Ostrich, fan, raw | 117 | 21.8 g | 2.7 g | 75 mg |
| Ostrich, top loin, raw | 119 | 21.7 g | 3 g | 81 mg |
| Ostrich, oyster, raw | 125 | 21.6 g | 3.7 g | 83 mg |
| Ostrich, ground, raw | 165 | 20.2 g | 8.7 g | 72 mg |
Every nutrient in this record (100)
The portion is 1 serving (85 g); % DV is for that portion.
Energy, macronutrients and sugars (14)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22.2 g | 26.1 g | 44% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.01 g | 7.07 g | 8% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Ash | 0.71 g | 0.83 g | |
| Energy | 149 kcal | 175 kcal | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Water | 57.1 g | 67.1 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 70.5 mg | 83.0 mg | 24% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.20 g | 0.23 g | |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.52 g | 1.79 g | 8% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.83 g | 2.16 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.63 g | 0.74 g |
Minerals (10)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 6.80 mg | 8.00 mg | 1% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.92 mg | 3.43 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 19.6 mg | 23.0 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus, P | 190 mg | 224 mg | 15% |
| Potassium, K | 275 mg | 323 mg | 6% |
| Sodium, Na | 68.0 mg | 80.0 mg | 3% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.68 mg | 4.33 mg | 33% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.12 mg | 0.14 mg | 13% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.014 mg | 0.017 mg | 1% |
| Selenium, Se | 28.5 µg | 33.5 µg | 52% |
Vitamins (26)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.20 mg | 0.24 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.085 µg | 0.10 µg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.085 µg | 0.10 µg | 0% |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin | 0.18 mg | 0.21 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin | 0.23 mg | 0.27 mg | 18% |
| Niacin | 5.57 mg | 6.56 mg | 35% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 mg | 1.21 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.43 mg | 0.50 mg | 25% |
| Folate, total | 11.9 µg | 14.0 µg | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 4.88 µg | 5.74 µg | 203% |
| Choline, total | 55.8 mg | 65.7 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.98 µg | 3.50 µg | 2% |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Folate, food | 11.9 µg | 14.0 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 11.9 µg | 14.0 µg | 3% |
| Betaine | 7.74 mg | 9.10 mg | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 µg | 0 µg |
Amino acids (18)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 0.20 g | 0.23 g | |
| Threonine | 0.97 g | 1.15 g | |
| Isoleucine | 1.06 g | 1.24 g | |
| Leucine | 1.81 g | 2.13 g | |
| Lysine | 1.96 g | 2.31 g | |
| Methionine | 0.62 g | 0.73 g | |
| Cystine | 0.23 g | 0.27 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.92 g | 1.08 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.72 g | 0.85 g | |
| Valine | 1.10 g | 1.29 g | |
| Arginine | 1.52 g | 1.79 g | |
| Histidine | 0.56 g | 0.66 g | |
| Alanine | 1.43 g | 1.68 g | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.08 g | 2.45 g | |
| Glutamic acid | 3.41 g | 4.01 g | |
| Glycine | 1.49 g | 1.75 g | |
| Proline | 1.16 g | 1.36 g | |
| Serine | 0.89 g | 1.05 g |
Fatty acids (29)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.034 g | 0.040 g | |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.14 g | 1.34 g | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.33 g | 0.39 g | |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.0017 g | 0.0020 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.52 g | 1.78 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.54 g | 0.63 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.038 g | 0.045 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.048 g | 0.057 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 22:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00085 g | 0.0010 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.29 g | 0.34 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.020 g | 0.024 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.010 g | 0.012 g | |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.010 g | 0.012 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.0043 g | 0.0050 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.0043 g | 0.0050 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0 g | 0 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 174482: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation Foods and Survey foods), April 30, 2026 release.
Questions
How many calories are in ostrich?
150 in 1 serving (85 g) of ground, pan-broiled; 111 to 175 per 100 g across USDA's descriptions.
How much protein is in ostrich?
22g in 1 serving; 26.2 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in ostrich?
70mg in 1 serving; 80 mg per 100 g. Salt added in cooking changes it: USDA lists salted and unsalted forms separately where it measured both.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov