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Brisket vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between brisket and emu

  • Brisket has more zinc; however, emu is higher in vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Emu covers your daily need for vitamin B5 62% more than brisket.
  • Brisket has 8 times more Saturated Fat than emu. While brisket has 7.305g of Saturated Fat, emu has only 0.87g.
  • Emu has less saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
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 +128.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.7%
Contains more IronIron +183.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +185%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +260%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.3%

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% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
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 EVitamin E +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +628.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +277.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +542.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 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 +587.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.8%
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%
Contains more OtherOther +500%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
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 +635.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.613g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket Emu Opinion
Calories 289kcal 168kcal Brisket
Protein 28.82g 33.67g Emu
Fats 18.42g 2.68g Brisket
Cholesterol 106mg 129mg Brisket
Magnesium 19mg 34mg Emu
Calcium 16mg 7mg Brisket
Potassium 232mg 324mg Emu
Iron 2.43mg 6.89mg Emu
Copper 0.1mg 0.285mg Emu
Zinc 6.69mg 4.32mg Brisket
Phosphorus 175mg 323mg Emu
Sodium 48mg 110mg Brisket
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Emu
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.26mg Brisket
Manganese 0.01mg 0.036mg Emu
Selenium 27.1µg 52.1µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.43mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.645mg Emu
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 10.569mg Emu
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 3.647mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.987mg Emu
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 2.2µg Emu
Vitamin K 1.8µg Brisket
Folate 9µg 10µg Emu
Choline 109.8mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 7.305g 0.87g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 1.079g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 0.613g Brisket
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.222mg Emu
Threonine 1.101mg 0.965mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg 1.094mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg 1.859mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg 1.981mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg 0.638mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.961mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg 1.121mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg 0.737mg Brisket
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
Brisket 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
44%
Brisket
91%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.435g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Emu
Emu is cheaper (difference - $2)
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?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.