Ostrich, inside leg, cooked: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Poultry
Ostrich, inside leg, cooked contains 141 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving, 3 oz (85 g) provides about 120 kcal.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from protein, with 13% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in poultry products on FoodFactly, where the median is 176 kcal per 100 g across 391 foods.
100 g provides 265% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 66% of the Daily Value for selenium and 45% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 141 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 1.9 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.7 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol M | 73 mg | 24% |
| Sodium M | 83 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 29 g | 58% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.24 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 7.3 mg | 45% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 1.3 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.56 mg | 33% |
| Folate (B9) C | 16 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 6.4 µg | 265% |
| Calcium M | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron M | 3.1 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium I | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus I | 244 mg | 20% |
| Potassium I | 352 mg | 7% |
| Zinc I | 4.7 mg | 43% |
| Copper I | 0.15 mg | 16% |
| Manganese I | 0.018 mg | 0.8% |
| Selenium I | 36.5 µg | 66% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 87%
- Fat 13%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein29 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat1.9 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat0.7 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium83 mgbelow the median for poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal20.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water70 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.67 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.32 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.26 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 1.3 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.4 g |
| Leucine M | 2.4 g |
| Lysine M | 2.6 g |
| Methionine M | 0.81 g |
| Cystine M | 0.3 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1.2 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.94 g |
| Valine M | 1.4 g |
| Arginine M | 2 g |
| Histidine M | 0.73 g |
| Alanine M | 1.9 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.7 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 4.4 g |
| Glycine M | 1.9 g |
| Proline M | 1.5 g |
| Serine M | 1.2 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.52 g |
Individual fatty acids (8)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.18 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.44 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.25 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0.54 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.13 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (9)
| Water M | 70 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash I | 0.76 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 591 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 16 µg |
Other forms of Ostrich
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostrich, inside leg, raw Raw | 111 | 22.4 g | 0 g | 1.7 g |
| Ostrich, inside strip, raw Raw | 127 | 23.7 g | 0 g | 2.9 g |
| Ostrich, inside strip, cooked Cooked | 164 | 29.4 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Ostrich, oyster, cooked Cooked | 159 | 28.8 g | 0 g | 4 g |
| Ostrich, round, raw Raw | 116 | 22 g | 0 g | 2.4 g |
| Ostrich, tenderloin, raw Raw | 123 | 22.1 g | 0 g | 3.2 g |
| Ostrich, tip trimmed, raw Raw | 114 | 21.9 g | 0 g | 2.3 g |
| Ostrich, ground, raw Raw | 165 | 20.2 g | 0 g | 8.7 g |
| Ostrich, ground, cooked, pan-broiled Cooked | 175 | 26.2 g | 0 g | 7.1 g |
| Ostrich, fan, raw Raw | 117 | 21.8 g | 0 g | 2.7 g |
| Ostrich, outside leg, raw Raw | 115 | 22.9 g | 0 g | 2 g |
| Ostrich, outside strip, raw Raw | 120 | 23.4 g | 0 g | 2.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey, light meat, roasted, skin not eaten Cooked | 139 | 28.8 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| Turkey, wing, cooked, skin not eaten Cooked | 139 | 28.8 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| Turkey, retail parts, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 136 | 29.5 g | 0 g | 2 g |
| Turkey, ground, fat free, patties, broiled Cooked | 138 | 29 g | 0 g | 2.5 g |
| Chicken breast, roasted (meat only) Cooked | 165 | 31 g | 0 g | 3.6 g |
| Turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, roasted Cooked | 139 | 30.1 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| Turkey, all classes, light meat, cooked, roasted Cooked | 147 | 30.1 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| Turkey, whole, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 147 | 30.1 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked ostrich?
100 g of cooked ostrich has 141 kcal. 1 serving, 3 oz (85 g): about 120 kcal.
Is cooked ostrich high in protein?
Cooked ostrich contains 29 g of protein per 100 g (58% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 24.7 g in 1 serving, 3 oz (85 g). About 87% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is among the highest quarter (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in cooked ostrich?
Cooked ostrich has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked ostrich?
Cooked ostrich contains 1.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.7 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked ostrich contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (265% DV), selenium (66% DV), Niacin (B3) (45% DV), zinc (43% DV) and Vitamin B6 (33% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked ostrich?
100 g contains 83 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does ostrich have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, ostrich, inside leg, cooked has 141 kcal, while ostrich, inside leg, raw has 111 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172840. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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