Ostrich

Ostrich

Ostrich is becoming more and more popular across the U.S., with meat that can be compared in flavor and texture to very lean beef.

Ostrich comes in a variety of cuts, including prime steaks, filets, sausages, burgers, and diced. It can be substituted for beef, pork, lamb, turkey, or chicken in virtually any recipe.

Due to its low fat content, ostrich cooks faster than other meats. Steaks should be cooked medium rare to medium.

With more protein and less fat and calories than its feathered cousins, ostrich is an excellent source of iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and niacin.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Protein, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Iron, Niacin, Selenium, Zinc
*Good Source of: Thiamin, Riboflavin, Phosphorous
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Molds, No Tubers, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Citrus, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Ostrich meat is still quite rare, and can be found at specialty markets, ostrich ranches and some restaurants.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 3-ounce(s) OSTRICH,TENDERLOIN,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 17.53

Calories: 103

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.7 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.98 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	1 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.63 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	34 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	67.2 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	0 g	*
Protein	18.5 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	0 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.18 IU	1%
Vitamin B6	0.44 mg	22%
Vitamin B12	4.2 mcg	70%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	6.7 mcg	2%
Niacin	4 mg	20%
Riboflavin	0.24 mg	14%
Thiamin	0.17 mg	11%
MINERALS
Calcium	5 mg	0%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	4.1 mg	23%
Magnesium	18.5 mg	5%
Manganese	0.02 mg	1%
Phosphorous	184.8 mg	18%
Potassium	268.8 mg	8%
Selenium	30.6 mcg	44%
Sodium	72.2 mg	3%
Zinc	3.2 mg	21%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).