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Emu vs. Bear meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between emu and bear meat

  • Emu is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and copper, yet bear meat is richer in zinc, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for emu is 74% higher.
  • Emu contains 5 times more Selenium than bear meat. Emu contains 52.1µg of Selenium, while bear meat contains 11.2µg.
  • Emu contains less saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 23% 402% 49% 280% 73% 9.3% 0% 61%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +365.2%
Contains more IronIron +55.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +137.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.5%

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.
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%
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% 9.8% 0% 25% 189% 63% 0% 67% 309% 4.5% 4.5% 67%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +215.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +240.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more WaterWater +15.7%
Contains more OtherOther +162.5%
Contains more FatsFats +399.6%
~equal in Protein ~32.42g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
31% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.4 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +424.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +291.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Emu Bear meat
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Emu Bear meat Opinion
Calories 168kcal 259kcal Bear meat
Protein 33.67g 32.42g Emu
Fats 2.68g 13.39g Bear meat
Cholesterol 129mg 98mg Bear meat
Magnesium 34mg 23mg Emu
Calcium 7mg 5mg Emu
Potassium 324mg 263mg Emu
Iron 6.89mg 10.73mg Bear meat
Copper 0.285mg 0.148mg Emu
Zinc 4.32mg 10.27mg Bear meat
Phosphorus 323mg 170mg Emu
Sodium 110mg 71mg Bear meat
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Emu
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.49mg Bear meat
Manganese 0.036mg Emu
Selenium 52.1µg 11.2µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.1mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.82mg Bear meat
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 3.35mg Emu
Vitamin B5 3.647mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.29mg Emu
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 2.47µg Bear meat
Vitamin K 1.8µg Bear meat
Folate 10µg 6µg Emu
Choline 122.3mg Bear meat
Saturated Fat 0.87g 3.54g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.079g 5.66g Bear meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 2.4g Bear meat
Tryptophan 0.222mg Emu
Threonine 0.965mg Emu
Isoleucine 1.094mg Emu
Leucine 1.859mg Emu
Lysine 1.981mg Emu
Methionine 0.638mg Emu
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Emu
Valine 1.121mg Emu
Histidine 0.737mg Emu
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.037g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g Bear meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Emu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Emu Bear meat
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
91%
Emu
57%
Bear meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
92%
Bear meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.67g)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Emu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172834/nutrients
  2. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/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.