Benefits of ostrich meat for your diet
When it comes to the combination of great taste and healthiness, ostrich is truly one of the most superior meats in existence. It may be unusual for some to think about the planet's largest bird in this manner, but the taste of ostrich is incredibly similar to prime beef.
Ostrich, a red meat, is even lower in calories, cholesterol and fat than skinless chicken and turkey, while remaining high in iron and protein. It has an ideal balance of nutrients and is also the leading recommended source of protein from a wide variety of health organizations, including the American Heart Association, American Cancer Association and American Diabetic Association.
What's more, due to the ostrich's ideal pH balance, the meat does not attract harmful bacteria like E.coli or salmonella, unlike chicken and other meats.
This combination of great taste and nutrition, and its incredible ease and versatility in cooking, is why ostrich has so rapidly found its way onto the menu of many of the nation's finest restaurants.
Ostrich Nutrition Comparison
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Serving (3 oz.)
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Calories
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Protein (g)
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Fat (g)
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Cholesterol (mg)
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Ostrich
|
97
|
22
|
2
|
58
|
|
Chicken (skinless)
|
140
|
27
|
3
|
73
|
|
Turkey (skinless)
|
135
|
25
|
3
|
59
|
|
Beef (lean, steak)
|
240
|
23
|
15
|
77
|
|
Pork (lean, loin)
|
275
|
24
|
19
|
84
|
