Calories in
ostrich, inside strip, raw
127 kcal per 100 g Ostrich, inside strip, raw contains 127 calories per 100 grams, or about 108 calories per serving (cooked from 4 oz raw). Per 100 g it provides 23.7 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 2.9 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 79% protein, 21% 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 (cooked from 4 oz raw) | 85.0 g | 108 | 20.1 g | 0.0 g | 2.4 g |
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 36 | 6.7 g | 0.0 g | 0.8 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per serving (cooked from 4 oz raw)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (cooked from 4 oz raw) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 127 kcal | 108 kcal |
| Protein | 23.7 g | 20.1 g |
| Total fat | 2.9 g | 2.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 76.0 mg | 64.6 mg |
| Potassium | 330.0 mg | 280.5 mg |
| Calcium | 5.0 mg | 4.3 mg |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 3.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 73.0 mg | 62.1 mg |
| Water | 74.2 g | 63.0 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172841). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How ostrich, inside strip, raw compares
Among the 95 poultry products items on this site, ostrich, inside strip, raw ranks 66 of 95 by calorie density, against a category average of 179 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 29% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 18.7 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off one serving (cooked from 4 oz raw) (108 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 22 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, raw?
Ostrich, inside strip, raw contains 127 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 108 calories per serving (cooked from 4 oz raw). It also provides 23.7 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 2.9 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of ostrich, inside strip, raw?
By calories, ostrich, inside strip, raw is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 79% protein and 21% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a serving (cooked from 4 oz raw)?
About 22 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, raw 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.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Ostrich, inside strip, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.