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Elk meat vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are elk meat and emu different?

  • Elk meat is higher in vitamin B12 and copper; however, emu is richer in selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for emu is 76% higher.
  • Elk meat has less cholesterol.

Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled are the varieties used in this article.

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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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
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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 PotassiumPotassium +21%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more IronIron +69.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +396.2%
~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% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 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 EVitamin E +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~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
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 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 +27.2%
Contains more OtherOther +86.7%
~equal in Protein ~33.67g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~61.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +280.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Emu Opinion
Calories 162kcal 168kcal Emu
Protein 30.76g 33.67g Emu
Fats 3.41g 2.68g Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 129mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 34mg Emu
Calcium 5mg 7mg Emu
Potassium 392mg 324mg Elk meat
Iron 4.07mg 6.89mg Emu
Copper 0.349mg 0.285mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 4.32mg Emu
Phosphorus 285mg 323mg Emu
Sodium 50mg 110mg Elk meat
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Emu
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.26mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.036mg Emu
Selenium 10.5µg 52.1µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.43mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.645mg Emu
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 10.569mg Emu
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 3.647mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.987mg Emu
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 2.2µg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 10µg Emu
Saturated Fat 1.342g 0.87g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 1.079g Emu
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 0.613g Emu
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.222mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.965mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 1.094mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.859mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.981mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.638mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.961mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 1.121mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.737mg Elk meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Emu
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.003g Emu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk meat 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
62%
Elk meat
91%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.472g)
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?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.