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Chicken liver vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken liver and emu

  • Chicken liver is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, copper, and vitamin C, yet emu is richer in zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chicken liver is 599% higher.
  • Emu contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw 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% 2.4% 20% 337% 164% 73% 127% 9.3% 33% 298%
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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 IronIron +30.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +608.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~323mg
~equal in Selenium ~52.1µg

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 60% 665% 14% 0% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 2073% 0% 441% 106%
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100609.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +653.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +5780%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~10.569mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
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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 +80.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +99%
Contains more OtherOther +58.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.306 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 +15.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Emu Opinion
Calories 119kcal 168kcal Emu
Protein 16.92g 33.67g Emu
Fats 4.83g 2.68g Chicken liver
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Cholesterol 345mg 129mg Emu
Magnesium 19mg 34mg Emu
Calcium 8mg 7mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 324mg Emu
Iron 8.99mg 6.89mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.492mg 0.285mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.67mg 4.32mg Emu
Phosphorus 297mg 323mg Emu
Sodium 71mg 110mg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 11IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A 3296µg 3µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.26mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.036mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 52.1µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.43mg Emu
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.645mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 10.569mg Emu
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 3.647mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.987mg Emu
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 2.2µg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 10µg Chicken liver
Trans Fat 0.065g Emu
Choline 194.4mg Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 1.563g 0.87g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 1.079g Chicken liver
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 0.613g Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.222mg Emu
Threonine 0.725mg 0.965mg Emu
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.094mg Emu
Leucine 1.512mg 1.859mg Emu
Lysine 1.332mg 1.981mg Emu
Methionine 0.432mg 0.638mg Emu
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 0.961mg Emu
Valine 0.998mg 1.121mg Emu
Histidine 0.507mg 0.737mg Emu
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Emu
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.003g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken liver Emu
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
354%
Chicken liver
91%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Emu
Emu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.693g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.