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How many calories in
ostrich?

Ostrich is a lean cut that offers 28g of protein per 100g for 145 calories. It earns a place in any high-protein rotation. Lean enough to fit most macro targets without much accounting.

145
kcal · 100g
28g
Protein
0g
Carbs
3g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical ostrich serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
123 kcal
23.8g
4 oz (113g)
164 kcal
31.7g
1 cup (~150g)
218 kcal
42.1g
In your day

What 145 calories means.

Protein-dense — 19.3 g of protein per 100 kcal makes ostrich an efficient choice for hitting a protein target while managing calories.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
7%
per 100g · 19.3g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking28 min
🏃 Running14 min
🚴 Cycling16 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Ostrich vs. similar foods.

How ostrich stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Ostrich
145 kcal / 100g
19.3g
145 kcal / 100g
14.5g
144 kcal / 100g
16g
146 kcal / 100g
19.2g
Track this food

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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in ostrich?

Ostrich has approximately 145 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 123 calories.

How much protein is in ostrich?

28g of protein per 100g. That puts ostrich at roughly 19.3g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other protein sources.

How do I log ostrich accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is ostrich good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Ostrich sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.