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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 9.6% 39% 145% 57% 286% 113% 8.3% 2.6% 164%
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.
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% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 35% 48% 110% 25% 85% 474% 0% 7.5% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Emu
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
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +137.3%
~equal in Protein ~33.68g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~58.21g
~equal in Other ~1.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
43% 53% 4%
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.
Emu Beef shank
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Emu Beef shank DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 3.79µg 66%
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 0.41mg 65%
Zinc 4.32mg 10.49mg 56%
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.37mg 47%
Selenium 52.1µg 30µg 40%
Iron 6.89mg 3.86mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.21mg 33%
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 5.89mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.14mg 24%
Cholesterol 129mg 78mg 17%
Copper 0.285mg 0.172mg 13%
Phosphorus 323mg 263mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.87g 2.29g 6%
Fats 2.68g 6.36g 6%
Potassium 324mg 447mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.079g 2.86g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 0.21g 3%
Calcium 7mg 32mg 3%
Calories 168kcal 201kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Sodium 110mg 64mg 2%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.02mg 1%
Magnesium 34mg 30mg 1%
Protein 33.67g 33.68g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.377mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 1.471mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.094mg 1.514mg 0%
Leucine 1.859mg 2.662mg 0%
Lysine 1.981mg 2.802mg 0%
Methionine 0.638mg 0.862mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.315mg 0%
Valine 1.121mg 1.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.737mg 1.153mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Emu Beef shank
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
92%
Emu
60%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.42g)
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 shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
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 shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/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.