Poultry

Ostrich, inside leg, raw

FDC 172839serving ( cooked from 4 oz raw ) (85 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 79 · +2 vs Poultry median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Ostrich, inside leg, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 79 of 100. Within poultry it ranks 20 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (45% DV), a good source of iron (13% DV). Most of its 111 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 22.4 g · 85%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 1.7 g · 15%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories111 kcal6%
Total fat1.7 g2%
Saturated fat0.6 g3%
Cholesterol66 mg22%
Sodium72 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein22 g45%
Potassium320 mg7%
Calcium5 mg0%
Iron2.3 mg13%
Magnesium22 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.2 mg1%

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FDC 172839

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein45% DV
Iron13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the poultry median

Nutrient density79 vs 77 median
Protein / 100 g22 vs 23 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g72 vs 76 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Ostrich, inside leg, cookedDensity 80 vs 79Ostrich, round, rawDensity 80 vs 79Quail, meat only, rawDensity 81 vs 79

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