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Beef vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beef and emu

  • Beef is richer in vitamin B12, yet emu is richer in vitamin B5, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef is 84% higher.
  • Beef contains 2 times more Vitamin B12 than emu. Beef contains 4.21µg of Vitamin B12, while emu contains 2.2µg.
  • Beef contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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.
Beef
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
Emu
Emu
7
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 +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more IronIron +126.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +193.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.1%
~equal in Potassium ~324mg

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.
Beef
4
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% 0.36% 5% 3% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
Emu
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +481.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +658.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.26mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
2
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Emu
Emu
2
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 +144%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.2%
Contains more OtherOther +740%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~61.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
1
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Emu
Emu
2
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 +153.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef 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 Emu Opinion
Calories 169kcal 168kcal Beef
Protein 27.55g 33.67g Emu
Fats 6.54g 2.68g Beef
Cholesterol 85mg 129mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Magnesium 14mg 34mg Emu
Calcium 13mg 7mg Beef
Potassium 352mg 324mg Beef
Iron 3.04mg 6.89mg Emu
Copper 0.097mg 0.285mg Emu
Zinc 3.7mg 4.32mg Emu
Phosphorus 259mg 323mg Emu
Sodium 54mg 110mg Beef
Vitamin A 6IU 11IU Emu
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.26mg Emu
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.036mg Emu
Selenium 25.4µg 52.1µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.43mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.645mg Emu
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 10.569mg Emu
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 3.647mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.987mg Emu
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 2.2µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beef
Folate 7µg 10µg Emu
Trans Fat 0.375g Emu
Choline 75.6mg Beef
Saturated Fat 2.595g 0.87g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 1.079g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.613g Emu
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.222mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 0.965mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 1.094mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 1.859mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 1.981mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.638mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.961mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 1.121mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.737mg Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.01g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.015g Emu
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.003g Emu
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef 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
76%
Beef
91%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.725g)
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
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.