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Emu vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between emu and beef Liver

  • Emu has more selenium; however, beef Liver is higher in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, folate, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 2849% more than emu.
  • Emu has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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.
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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 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +4911.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +888.9%
~equal in Potassium ~352mg
~equal in Iron ~6.54mg

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.
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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%
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 6.3% 3147% 10% 18% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +314633.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +431%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3108.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +2430%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~1.017mg

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
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.8%
Contains more FatsFats +96.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~58.81g
~equal in Other ~1.72g

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
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~1.124g

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 Liver
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Emu Beef Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 70.58µg 2849%
Copper 0.285mg 14.283mg 1555%
Vitamin A 3µg 9442µg 1049%
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 3.425mg 214%
Cholesterol 129mg 396mg 89%
Choline 426mg 77%
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 7.11mg 69%
Folate 10µg 253µg 61%
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 17.525mg 43%
Selenium 52.1µg 36.1µg 29%
Phosphorus 323mg 497mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.194mg 20%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.356mg 14%
Zinc 4.32mg 5.3mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.87g 2.947g 9%
Protein 33.67g 29.08g 9%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Fats 2.68g 5.26g 4%
Iron 6.89mg 6.54mg 4%
Magnesium 34mg 21mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 1.109g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.13g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 1.017mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.51mg 2%
Calories 168kcal 191kcal 1%
Sodium 110mg 79mg 1%
Potassium 324mg 352mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.13g N/A
Calcium 7mg 6mg 0%
Trans fat 0.365g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 1.079g 1.124g 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.368mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 1.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.094mg 1.352mg 0%
Leucine 1.859mg 2.67mg 0%
Lysine 1.981mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.638mg 0.759mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.515mg 0%
Valine 1.121mg 1.761mg 0%
Histidine 0.737mg 0.879mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Emu Beef Liver
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
92%
Emu
1097%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Emu
Emu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.077g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.