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Beef sirloin vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beef sirloin and emu

  • Beef sirloin has more zinc; however, emu is higher in iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and copper.
  • Emu covers your daily need for iron 62% more than beef sirloin.
  • Beef sirloin has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Emu
Emu
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 2.1% 29% 258% 95% 118% 138% 14% 4.7% 284%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.9%
Contains more IronIron +258.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +235.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +227.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
Emu
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.66% 5.2% 0% 108% 149% 198% 219% 228% 275% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +295.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +500.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +49.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Emu
Emu
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34% 3% 62% 2%
Protein: 33.67 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.97 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +87.7%
Contains more OtherOther +184.7%
~equal in Protein ~33.67g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~61.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
Emu
Emu
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34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.87 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.613 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +85.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +231.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef sirloin Emu
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Emu Opinion
Calories 177kcal 168kcal Beef sirloin
Protein 30.8g 33.67g Emu
Fats 5.03g 2.68g Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 81mg 129mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 27mg 34mg Emu
Calcium 22mg 7mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 324mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 6.89mg Emu
Copper 0.085mg 0.285mg Emu
Zinc 5.7mg 4.32mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 323mg Emu
Sodium 66mg 110mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Emu
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.26mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.036mg Emu
Selenium 38.9µg 52.1µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.43mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.645mg Emu
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 10.569mg Emu
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 3.647mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.987mg Emu
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 2.2µg Emu
Vitamin K 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 10µg
Choline 117.3mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 0.87g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 1.079g Beef sirloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 0.613g Emu
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.222mg Emu
Threonine 1.23mg 0.965mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 1.094mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 1.859mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 1.981mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.638mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.961mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 1.121mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.737mg Beef sirloin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Emu
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Emu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Emu
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beef sirloin
91%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Emu
Emu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Emu
Emu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients
  2. Emu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172834/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.