Ostrich, ground, raw
* The % Daily Value 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.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | 15% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | 21% | |
| Niacin | 4.4 MG | 27% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.1 MG | 22% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.5 MG | 28% | |
| Folate, total | 7 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 4.6 UG | 192% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.2 MG | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 7 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 2.9 MG | 16% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 199 MG | 16% | |
| Potassium, K | 291 MG | 6% | |
| Sodium, Na | 72 MG | 3% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.5 MG | 32% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 14% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 33 UG | 60% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 20.2g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (32% DV).
- Rich source of Selenium, Se (60% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Riboflavin (21% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (27% DV).
- Good source of Pantothenic acid (22% DV).
About Ostrich, ground, raw
Ground ostrich, raw, behaves more like extra-lean ground beef than poultry in flavor and color. The fat content is moderate for ground meat, making it distinctly leaner than standard ground beef while retaining a genuinely beefy character. No carbohydrate, solid protein. It works in any application where you'd use ground beef: burgers, bolognese, meat sauces. The lower fat content means it benefits from added moisture in preparations that would otherwise rely on rendered beef fat.
Dietary Information
Ostrich, ground, raw is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Ostrich, ground, raw include Vitamin B-12 (192% DV) , Selenium, Se (60% DV) , Zinc, Zn (32% DV) , Vitamin B-6 (28% DV) , and Niacin (27% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 165 calories per 100 grams, Ostrich, ground, raw gets 49% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 47% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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