Ostrich, inside leg, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Poultry
Ostrich, inside leg, raw contains 111 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 31 kcal.
Roughly 85% of its calories come from protein, with 15% 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 212% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 66% of the Daily Value for selenium and 35% of the Daily Value for zinc.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are 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 | 111 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 1.7 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol M | 66 mg | 22% |
| Sodium M | 72 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 22.4 g | 45% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 4.8 mg | 30% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 1.2 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.53 mg | 31% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 5.1 µg | 212% |
| Calcium M | 5 mg | 0.4% |
| Iron M | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium I | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus I | 220 mg | 18% |
| Potassium I | 320 mg | 7% |
| Zinc I | 3.9 mg | 35% |
| Copper I | 0.14 mg | 16% |
| Manganese I | 0.018 mg | 0.8% |
| Selenium I | 36.4 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 85%
- Fat 15%
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
- Protein22.4 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat1.7 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat0.6 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium72 mgbelow the median for poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal20.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water76 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.38 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.2 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.98 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.1 g |
| Leucine M | 1.8 g |
| Lysine M | 2 g |
| Methionine M | 0.63 g |
| Cystine M | 0.23 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.92 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.73 g |
| Valine M | 1.1 g |
| Arginine M | 1.5 g |
| Histidine M | 0.56 g |
| Alanine M | 1.4 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.1 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.4 g |
| Glycine M | 1.5 g |
| Proline M | 1.2 g |
| Serine M | 0.9 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (8)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.22 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0.48 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.12 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 | 76 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash I | 0.61 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 465 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 8 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, cooked Cooked | 141 | 29 g | 0 g | 1.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken, breast, boneless, skinless, raw Raw | 112 | 22.5 g | 0 g | 1.9 g |
| Chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw Raw | 109 | 22.2 g | 0 g | 1.6 g |
| Emu, inside drum, raw Raw | 108 | 22.2 g | 0 g | 1.5 g |
| Turkey, whole, meat only, raw Raw | 115 | 22.6 g | 0.14 g | 1.9 g |
| Emu, full rump, raw Raw | 112 | 22.8 g | 0 g | 1.6 g |
| Turkey, retail parts, wing, meat only, raw Raw | 112 | 22.5 g | 0 g | 2.5 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat only, raw Raw | 114 | 23.2 g | 0 g | 1.7 g |
| Turkey, retail parts, breast, meat only, with added solution, raw Raw | 111 | 22 g | 0 g | 2.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw ostrich?
100 g of raw ostrich has 111 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 31 kcal. 1 serving, cooked from 4 oz raw (85 g): about 94 kcal.
Is raw ostrich high in protein?
Raw ostrich contains 22.4 g of protein per 100 g (45% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.3 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 85% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is below the median (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in raw ostrich?
Raw 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 raw ostrich?
Raw ostrich contains 1.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.6 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw ostrich contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (212% DV), selenium (66% DV), zinc (35% DV), Vitamin B6 (31% DV) and Niacin (B3) (30% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw ostrich?
100 g contains 72 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does ostrich have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, ostrich, inside leg, raw has 111 kcal, while ostrich, inside leg, cooked has 141 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 172839. 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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