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Bison meat vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bison meat and emu

  • Bison meat is richer in vitamin B12, yet emu is richer in vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for emu is 45% higher.
  • Bison meat contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, bison, separable lean only, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 2.4% 32% 128% 36% 100% 90% 7.4% 1% 194%
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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 +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.8%
Contains more IronIron +101.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.8%

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% 7.2% 0% 25% 62% 70% 0% 92% 358% 3.3% 6% 63%
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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% 1% 5.2% 0% 108% 149% 198% 219% 228% 275% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +184.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 2% 67% 3%
Protein: 28.44 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.54 g
Other: 2.6 g
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 OtherOther +54.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.4%
Contains more FatsFats +10.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~61.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 45% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.91 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.24 g
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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 +13.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.87g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Emu DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 73%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.987mg 45%
Iron 3.42mg 6.89mg 43%
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 10.569mg 43%
Selenium 35.5µg 52.1µg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.645mg 29%
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 2.2µg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.43mg 28%
Choline 114.8mg 21%
Copper 0.107mg 0.285mg 20%
Cholesterol 82mg 129mg 16%
Phosphorus 209mg 323mg 16%
Protein 28.44g 33.67g 10%
Zinc 3.68mg 4.32mg 6%
Magnesium 26mg 34mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 0.613g 2%
Sodium 57mg 110mg 2%
Folate 8µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Calories 143kcal 168kcal 1%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.036mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.26mg 1%
Potassium 361mg 324mg 1%
Fats 2.42g 2.68g 0%
Calcium 8mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.91g 0.87g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.95g 1.079g 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.198mg 1.094mg 0%
Leucine 2.21mg 1.859mg 0%
Lysine 2.219mg 1.981mg 0%
Methionine 0.674mg 0.638mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.287mg 1.121mg 0%
Histidine 0.754mg 0.737mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bison meat 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%
Bison meat
92%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Bison meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173852/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.