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Chicken thigh vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken thigh and emu

  • Emu is richer than chicken thigh in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for emu is 78% higher.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
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 +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.1%
Contains more IronIron +371.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.1%

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% 4.2% 0% 6% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
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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 +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 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 FatsFats +284.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.5%
Contains more OtherOther +63.1%
~equal in Water ~61.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 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 +254%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +296.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken thigh 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 thigh Emu Opinion
Calories 218kcal 168kcal Chicken thigh
Protein 28.18g 33.67g Emu
Fats 10.3g 2.68g Chicken thigh
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Chicken thigh
Carbs 1.18g 0g Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 102mg 129mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Magnesium 26mg 34mg Emu
Calcium 13mg 7mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 259mg 324mg Emu
Iron 1.46mg 6.89mg Emu
Copper 0.09mg 0.285mg Emu
Zinc 2.79mg 4.32mg Emu
Phosphorus 199mg 323mg Emu
Sodium 95mg 110mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 70IU 11IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 3µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.26mg Emu
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.027mg 0.036mg Emu
Selenium 20.5µg 52.1µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.43mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.645mg Emu
Vitamin B3 7.12mg 10.569mg Emu
Vitamin B5 1.285mg 3.647mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.987mg Emu
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 2.2µg Emu
Folate 9µg 10µg Emu
Saturated Fat 2.78g 0.87g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 3.82g 1.079g Chicken thigh
Polyunsaturated fat 2.43g 0.613g Chicken thigh
Tryptophan 0.329mg 0.222mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg 0.965mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.486mg 1.094mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.115mg 1.859mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.384mg 1.981mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.778mg 0.638mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg 0.961mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.397mg 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg 0.737mg Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.01g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g 0.015g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g Chicken thigh
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 thigh 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
34%
Chicken thigh
91%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chicken thigh
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.91g)
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 thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
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 thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.