Calories in
ostrich, inside strip, cooked
164 kcal per 100 g Ostrich, inside strip, cooked contains 164 calories per 100 grams, or about 139 calories per serving ( 3 oz ). Per 100 g it provides 29.4 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 4.3 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 75% protein, 25% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving ( 3 oz ) | 85.0 g | 139 | 25.0 g | 0.0 g | 3.6 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per serving ( 3 oz )
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving ( 3 oz ) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 164 kcal | 139 kcal |
| Protein | 29.4 g | 25.0 g |
| Total fat | 4.3 g | 3.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 73.0 mg | 62.1 mg |
| Potassium | 366.0 mg | 311.1 mg |
| Calcium | 5.0 mg | 4.3 mg |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 4.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 97.0 mg | 82.5 mg |
| Water | 66.5 g | 56.6 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172842). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How ostrich, inside strip, cooked compares
Among the 95 poultry products items on this site, ostrich, inside strip, cooked ranks 36 of 95 by calorie density, against a category average of 179 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 8% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 17.9 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off one serving ( 3 oz ) (139 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 28 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in ostrich, inside strip, cooked?
Ostrich, inside strip, cooked contains 164 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 139 calories per serving ( 3 oz ). It also provides 29.4 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 4.3 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of ostrich, inside strip, cooked?
By calories, ostrich, inside strip, cooked is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 75% protein and 25% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a serving ( 3 oz )?
About 28 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the ostrich, inside strip, cooked I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Ostrich, inside strip, cooked". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.