Deer meat vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between deer meat and emu
- Deer meat is richer in vitamin B12, yet emu is richer in selenium, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for emu is 75% higher.
- Deer meat contains 2 times more vitamin B12 than emu. Deer meat contains 3.62µg of vitamin B12, while emu contains 2.2µg.
- Deer meat contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +373.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +138.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +64.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +326.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +205.5% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +94.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +382.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 11µg | 52.1µg | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.62µg | 2.2µg | 59% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.856mg | 3.647mg | 56% |
| Iron | 4.25mg | 6.89mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.614mg | 0.987mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.43mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 129mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.78mg | 10.569mg | 11% |
| Protein | 29.9g | 33.67g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.563mg | 0.645mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.254mg | 0.285mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 323mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 434mg | 324mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.127g | 0.613g | 3% |
| Zinc | 3.99mg | 4.32mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 110mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.62mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.142g | 0.87g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.554g | 1.079g | 1% |
| Calories | 149kcal | 168kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 2.68g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 34mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.266mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.133mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 1.094mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.28mg | 1.859mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.434mg | 1.981mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.133mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.455mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.895mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Emu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Emu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Deer meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
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 ($)