Ostrich vs Chicken breast tenders
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Ostrich, outside strip, cooked is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Ostrich 156
Chicken breast 263
Protein (g)
Ostrich 28.5
Chicken breast 14.7
Carbs (g)
Ostrich 0
Chicken breast 15.0
Fat (g)
Ostrich 3.83
Chicken breast 15.8
Fiber (g)
Ostrich 0
Chicken breast 1.10
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Ostrich, outside strip, cooked — 28.5g vs 14.7g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Ostrich, outside strip, cooked — 156 vs 263 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Ostrich, outside strip, 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 | Chicken breast tenders | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 156 kcal | 263 kcal | -41% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 66.9 g | 52.7 g | +27% |
| Protein | 28.5 g | 14.7 g | +94% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.83 g | 15.8 g | -76% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 15.0 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 1.10 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.43 g | 3.26 g | -56% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.59 g | 6.48 g | -75% |
| Cholesterol | 93.0 mg | 41.0 mg | +127% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0.800 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.233 mg | 0.211 mg | +10% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.293 mg | 0.091 mg | +222% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.16 mg | 5.71 mg | +25% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.32 mg | 0.855 mg | +55% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.546 mg | 0.041 mg | +1232% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 16.0 ug | 12.0 ug | +33% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 96.4 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 6.26 ug | 0.270 ug | +2219% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.240 mg | 0.080 mg | +200% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0.200 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 5.00 mg | 19.0 mg | -74% |
| Iron, Fe | 4.30 mg | 1.11 mg | +287% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26.0 mg | 23.0 mg | +13% |
| Phosphorus, P | 254 mg | 211 mg | +20% |
| Potassium, K | 367 mg | 214 mg | +71% |
| Sodium, Na | 72.0 mg | 536 mg | -87% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.91 mg | 0.780 mg | +529% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.154 mg | 0.205 mg | -25% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.019 mg | 0.229 mg | -92% |
| Selenium, Se | 38.0 ug | 24.7 ug | +54% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 655 kj | 1101 kj | -41% |
| Ash | 0.830 g | 1.77 g | -53% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0.370 g | -100% |
| Sucrose | — | 0.070 g | |
| Glucose | — | 0.150 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0 g | |
| Lactose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 0.150 g | |
| Galactose | — | 0 g | |
| Starch | — | 13.3 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 16.0 ug | 12.0 ug | +33% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 16.0 ug | 12.0 ug | +33% |
| Betaine | — | 12.5 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 9.00 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 14.7 ug | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | — | 15.3 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.030 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.02 g | 2.65 g | -62% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.380 g | 0.610 g | -38% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.310 g | 0.510 g | -39% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.28 g | 5.93 g | -78% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0.037 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.440 g | 3.34 g | -87% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.340 g | 3.20 g | -89% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.030 g | 0.143 g | -79% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.070 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.255 g | 0.184 g | +39% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.25 g | 0.557 g | +125% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.36 g | 0.603 g | +125% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.32 g | 1.02 g | +128% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.52 g | 0.988 g | +155% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.798 g | 0.300 g | +166% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.293 g | 0.167 g | +75% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.18 g | 0.525 g | +124% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.928 g | 0.331 g | +180% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.41 g | 0.659 g | +114% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.95 g | 0.804 g | +143% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.717 g | 0.435 g | +65% |
| Alanine | 1.83 g | 0.722 g | +154% |
| Aspartic acid | 2.67 g | 1.19 g | +125% |
| Glutamic acid | 4.38 g | 2.24 g | +95% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.91 g | 0.632 g | +202% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.49 g | 0.675 g | +120% |
| Serine | 1.14 g | 0.538 g | +112% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.509 g | 0.075 g | +579% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Daidzein | — | 0.200 mg | |
| Genistein | — | 0.250 mg | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | — | 0.550 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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