Calories in
ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked
145 kcal per 100 g Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked contains 145 calories per 100 grams, or about 123 calories per serving ( 3 oz ). Per 100 g it provides 28.5 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 2.6 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 83% protein, 17% 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 | 123 | 24.2 g | 0.0 g | 2.2 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per serving ( 3 oz )
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving ( 3 oz ) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 145 kcal | 123 kcal |
| Protein | 28.5 g | 24.2 g |
| Total fat | 2.6 g | 2.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.0 g | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 80.0 mg | 68.0 mg |
| Potassium | 362.0 mg | 307.7 mg |
| Calcium | 6.0 mg | 5.1 mg |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 85.0 mg | 72.3 mg |
| Water | 68.5 g | 58.2 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174488). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked compares
Among the 95 poultry products items on this site, ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked ranks 46 of 95 by calorie density, against a category average of 179 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 19% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 19.6 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off one serving ( 3 oz ) (123 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 25 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, tip trimmed, cooked?
Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked contains 145 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 123 calories per serving ( 3 oz ). It also provides 28.5 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 2.6 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked?
By calories, ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 83% protein and 17% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a serving ( 3 oz )?
About 25 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, tip trimmed, 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.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.