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Corned beef vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between corned beef and emu

  • Emu is richer than corned beef in vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for emu is 65% higher.
  • Corned beef contains 9 times more sodium than emu. Corned beef contains 973mg of sodium, while emu contains 110mg.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 +14.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.4%
Contains more IronIron +270.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +158.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.8%
~equal in Zinc ~4.32mg

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% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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% 1% 5.2% 0% 108% 149% 198% 219% 228% 275% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +279.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +768.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +329.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +35%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 +608.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +54.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.3%
~equal in Water ~61.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 +754.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.3%
~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.
Corned beef Emu
Lower in Sodium ok
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 Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Emu DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 3.647mg 65%
Iron 1.86mg 6.89mg 63%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.987mg 58%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 10.569mg 47%
Sodium 973mg 110mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.645mg 37%
Selenium 32.8µg 52.1µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.43mg 34%
Protein 18.17g 33.67g 31%
Phosphorus 125mg 323mg 28%
Saturated fat 6.34g 0.87g 25%
Fats 18.98g 2.68g 25%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 2.2µg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 1.079g 20%
Copper 0.154mg 0.285mg 15%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Cholesterol 98mg 129mg 10%
Magnesium 12mg 34mg 5%
Potassium 145mg 324mg 5%
Calories 251kcal 168kcal 4%
Zinc 4.58mg 4.32mg 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.036mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.26mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Folate 6µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Carbs 0.47g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.47g 0g N/A
Calcium 8mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.613g 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.094mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 1.859mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 1.981mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.638mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 1.121mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 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
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
92%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 863mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.47g)
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?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
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 ($)

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.