Ostrich vs Turkey
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Ostrich, inside leg, cooked is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Ostrich 141
Turkey 380
Protein (g)
Ostrich 29.0
Turkey 14.4
Carbs (g)
Ostrich 0
Turkey 0
Fat (g)
Ostrich 1.94
Turkey 35.8
Fiber (g)
Ostrich 0
Turkey 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Ostrich, inside leg, cooked — 29.0g vs 14.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Ostrich, inside leg, cooked — 141 vs 380 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Ostrich, inside leg, cooked scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Ostrich | Turkey | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 141 kcal | 380 kcal | -63% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 69.9 g | 50.1 g | +40% |
| Protein | 29.0 g | 14.4 g | +102% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.94 g | 35.8 g | -95% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.700 g | 10.2 g | -93% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.670 g | 14.0 g | -95% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0.469 g | |
| Cholesterol | 73.0 mg | 111 mg | -34% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.237 mg | 0.026 mg | +812% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.298 mg | 0.080 mg | +273% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.27 mg | 2.74 mg | +165% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.34 mg | 0.590 mg | +127% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.555 mg | 0.114 mg | +387% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 16.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +220% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | — | 40.7 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 6.36 ug | 1.95 ug | +226% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 79.0 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.220 mg | 0.080 mg | +175% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0.700 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 6.00 mg | 4.00 mg | +50% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.12 mg | 0.760 mg | +311% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25.0 mg | 7.00 mg | +257% |
| Phosphorus, P | 244 mg | 80.0 mg | +205% |
| Potassium, K | 352 mg | 93.0 mg | +278% |
| Sodium, Na | 83.0 mg | 78.0 mg | +6% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.71 mg | 0.880 mg | +435% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.148 mg | 0.041 mg | +261% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.018 mg | 0.003 mg | +500% |
| Selenium, Se | 36.5 ug | 11.2 ug | +226% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 591 kj | 1589 kj | -63% |
| Ash | 0.760 g | 0.490 g | +55% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 16.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +220% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 16.0 ug | — | |
| Betaine | — | 2.50 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 79.0 ug | -100% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 263 IU | -100% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 9.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 30.0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0.700 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0.002 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0.015 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0.100 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.359 g | -97% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0.053 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.440 g | 7.27 g | -94% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0.091 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.250 g | 2.26 g | -89% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | — | 0.041 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0.017 g | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | — | 0.007 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | — | 0.077 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.130 g | 1.55 g | -92% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | — | 1.52 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | — | 0.058 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.540 g | 12.1 g | -96% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | — | 11.7 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0.176 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0.020 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | — | 0.004 g | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | — | 0.005 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.320 g | 10.9 g | -97% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.180 g | 9.91 g | -98% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | — | 9.72 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | — | 0.081 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.010 g | 0.702 g | -99% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | — | 0.681 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0.021 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0.004 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | — | 0.054 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0.028 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | — | 0.005 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | — | 0.023 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.130 g | 0.146 g | -11% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0.008 g | |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | — | 0.030 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0.017 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0.009 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | — | 0.360 g | |
| TFA 16:1 t | — | 0.027 g | |
| TFA 18:1 t | — | 0.317 g | |
| TFA 22:1 t | — | 0.016 g | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | — | 0.109 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | — | 0.109 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.259 g | 0.055 g | +371% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.27 g | 0.345 g | +269% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.38 g | 0.259 g | +432% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.36 g | 0.609 g | +287% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.56 g | 0.748 g | +243% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.811 g | 0.195 g | +316% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.298 g | 0.089 g | +235% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.20 g | 0.339 g | +253% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.943 g | 0.220 g | +329% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.43 g | 0.354 g | +305% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.98 g | 0.898 g | +121% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.729 g | 0.190 g | +284% |
| Alanine | 1.86 g | 0.964 g | +93% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.71 g | 0.814 g | +233% |
| Glutamic acid | 4.45 g | 1.35 g | +229% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.94 g | 2.03 g | -5% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.51 g | 1.34 g | +13% |
| Serine | 1.16 g | 0.414 g | +180% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.518 g | 1.13 g | -54% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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