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Emu vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between emu and beef

  • Emu is richer in vitamin B5, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B2, yet beef is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef is 84% higher.
  • Emu contains 8 times more Vitamin B5 than beef. Emu contains 3.647mg of Vitamin B5, while beef contains 0.481mg.
  • Beef contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.

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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
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%
Beef
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more IronIron +126.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +193.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.9%
~equal in Potassium ~352mg

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
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%
Beef
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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% 0.36% 5% 3% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +481.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +658.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +91.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.25mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Emu
Emu
2
34% 3% 62% 2%
Protein: 33.67 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.97 g
Other: 1.68 g
Beef
2
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.2%
Contains more OtherOther +740%
Contains more FatsFats +144%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~65.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Emu
Emu
2
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.87 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.613 g
Beef
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44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +153.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Emu Beef
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 Emu Beef Opinion
Calories 168kcal 169kcal Beef
Protein 33.67g 27.55g Emu
Fats 2.68g 6.54g Beef
Cholesterol 129mg 85mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Magnesium 34mg 14mg Emu
Calcium 7mg 13mg Beef
Potassium 324mg 352mg Beef
Iron 6.89mg 3.04mg Emu
Copper 0.285mg 0.097mg Emu
Zinc 4.32mg 3.7mg Emu
Phosphorus 323mg 259mg Emu
Sodium 110mg 54mg Beef
Vitamin A 11IU 6IU Emu
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.25mg Emu
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Manganese 0.036mg 0.009mg Emu
Selenium 52.1µg 25.4µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.074mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.4mg Emu
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 5.76mg Emu
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 0.481mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.669mg Emu
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beef
Folate 10µg 7µg Emu
Trans Fat 0.375g Emu
Choline 75.6mg Beef
Saturated Fat 0.87g 2.595g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.079g 2.734g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 0.532g Emu
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 0.965mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.094mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 1.859mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 1.981mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.638mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 1.121mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.737mg 1.244mg Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.002g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.002g Emu
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.002g Emu
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Emu Beef
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
76%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.725g)
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?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
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. Emu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172834/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.