Emu vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between emu and beef shank
- Emu is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet beef shank is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Beef shank covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 66% more than emu.
- Emu contains 9 times more Vitamin B5 than beef shank. While emu contains 3.647mg of Vitamin B5, beef shank contains only 0.41mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in beef shank is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +357.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +207.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +207.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +789.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +72.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.67 g
Fats:
2.68 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.97 g
Other:
1.68 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +137.3% |
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Protein
~33.68g
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Carbs
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Water
~58.21g
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Other
~1.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.87 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.613 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -62% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +191.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +165.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 168kcal | 201kcal |
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| Protein | 33.67g | 33.68g |
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| Fats | 2.68g | 6.36g |
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| Cholesterol | 129mg | 78mg |
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| Magnesium | 34mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 324mg | 447mg |
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| Iron | 6.89mg | 3.86mg |
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| Copper | 0.285mg | 0.172mg |
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| Zinc | 4.32mg | 10.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 323mg | 263mg |
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| Sodium | 110mg | 64mg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg |
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| Manganese | 0.036mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 52.1µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.43mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.645mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.569mg | 5.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 3.647mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.987mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 3.79µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 10µg | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.87g | 2.29g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.079g | 2.86g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.613g | 0.21g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.377mg |
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| Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.471mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.094mg | 1.514mg |
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| Leucine | 1.859mg | 2.662mg |
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| Lysine | 1.981mg | 2.802mg |
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| Methionine | 0.638mg | 0.862mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.315mg |
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| Valine | 1.121mg | 1.638mg |
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| Histidine | 0.737mg | 1.153mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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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
91%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.42g)
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?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)