Ostrich, outside leg, raw
FDC 174484serving (cooked from 4 oz raw) (85 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 79 · +2 vs Poultry medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Ostrich, outside leg, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 79 of 100. Within poultry it ranks 22 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (46% DV), a good source of iron (15% DV). Most of its 115 calories per 100 grams come from protein.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.61 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 23 g | 46% |
| Potassium | 322 mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 kcal | 5% |
| Total fat | 1.7 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.52 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 77 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 19 g | 39% |
| Potassium | 274 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 4.3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 174484Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the poultry median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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