Table 1. Proximate composition of ostrich meat in compression to chicken and beef

Composition	Ostrich	Chicken	Beef
Protein (g/100 g)	22–24	20–23	19–22
Fat (g/100 g)	2–3	2–5	10–15
Cholesterol (mg/100 g)	60–70	70–85	70–90
Moisture (%)	75–77	65–70	55–65
Ash (%)	1.1	1.0	1.0