Calories in
ostrich, round, raw
116 kcal per 100 g Ostrich, round, raw contains 116 calories per 100 grams, or about 99 calories per serving (cooked from 4 oz raw). Per 100 g it provides 22.0 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 2.4 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 80% protein, 20% 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 | 99 | 18.7 g | 0.0 g | 2.0 g |
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 33 | 6.2 g | 0.0 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 lb | 453.0 g | 525 | 99.6 g | 0.0 g | 10.9 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 | 116 kcal | 99 kcal |
| Protein | 22.0 g | 18.7 g |
| Total fat | 2.4 g | 2.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 72.0 mg | 61.2 mg |
| Potassium | 315.0 mg | 267.8 mg |
| Calcium | 5.0 mg | 4.3 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 3.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 71.0 mg | 60.4 mg |
| Water | 75.7 g | 64.3 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172844). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How ostrich, round, raw compares
Among the 95 poultry products items on this site, ostrich, round, raw ranks 78 of 95 by calorie density, against a category average of 179 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 35% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 19 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off one serving (cooked from 4 oz raw) (99 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 20 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, round, raw?
Ostrich, round, raw contains 116 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 99 calories per serving (cooked from 4 oz raw). It also provides 22.0 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 2.4 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of ostrich, round, raw?
By calories, ostrich, round, raw is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 80% protein and 20% 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 20 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, round, 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.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within poultry products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Ostrich, round, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.