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Chicken neck vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chicken neck and emu

  • Chicken neck contains less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and phosphorus than emu.
  • Emu's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 81% higher.
  • Emu contains 8 times less Saturated Fat than chicken neck. Chicken neck contains 7.27g of Saturated Fat, while emu contains 0.87g.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in emu is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, 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 9.3% 5.4% 12% 71% 27% 51% 48% 8.3% 4.3% 65%
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 +157.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +161.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136.5%
Contains more IronIron +262.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +256.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +188.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +334.2%
~equal in Manganese ~0.036mg

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% 13% 6% 0% 12% 44% 68% 51% 39% 33% 0% 3.8% 0%
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 AVitamin A +1863.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +814.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +237.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +329.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +480.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +746.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 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 +879.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +139.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~61.97g
~equal in Other ~1.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.68 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 +877.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +826.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken neck 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken neck Emu Opinion
Calories 297kcal 168kcal Chicken neck
Protein 14.07g 33.67g Emu
Fats 26.24g 2.68g Chicken neck
Cholesterol 99mg 129mg Chicken neck
Magnesium 13mg 34mg Emu
Calcium 18mg 7mg Chicken neck
Potassium 137mg 324mg Emu
Iron 1.9mg 6.89mg Emu
Copper 0.08mg 0.285mg Emu
Zinc 1.86mg 4.32mg Emu
Phosphorus 112mg 323mg Emu
Sodium 64mg 110mg Chicken neck
Vitamin A 216IU 11IU Chicken neck
Vitamin A 65µg 3µg Chicken neck
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.26mg Chicken neck
Manganese 0.033mg 0.036mg Emu
Selenium 12µg 52.1µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.43mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.645mg Emu
Vitamin B3 3.608mg 10.569mg Emu
Vitamin B5 0.85mg 3.647mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.987mg Emu
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 2.2µg Emu
Folate 5µg 10µg Emu
Saturated Fat 7.27g 0.87g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 10.55g 1.079g Chicken neck
Polyunsaturated fat 5.68g 0.613g Chicken neck
Tryptophan 0.137mg 0.222mg Emu
Threonine 0.545mg 0.965mg Emu
Isoleucine 0.588mg 1.094mg Emu
Leucine 0.933mg 1.859mg Emu
Lysine 1.005mg 1.981mg Emu
Methionine 0.332mg 0.638mg Emu
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.961mg Emu
Valine 0.641mg 1.121mg Emu
Histidine 0.348mg 0.737mg Emu
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0.01g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0.015g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g Chicken neck
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
Chicken neck 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
21%
Chicken neck
91%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Chicken neck
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.4g)
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?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
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. Chicken neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.