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Emu vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between emu and beef sirloin

  • Emu has more iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and copper; however, beef sirloin is higher in zinc.
  • Emu covers your daily need for iron, 62% more than beef sirloin.
  • Emu has 6 times more vitamin B5 than beef sirloin. While emu has 3.647mg of vitamin B5, beef sirloin has only 0.607mg.
  • Beef sirloin has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled.

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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 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.9%
Contains more IronIron +258.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +235.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +227.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%

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% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +295.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +500.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

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
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more OtherOther +184.7%
Contains more FatsFats +87.7%
~equal in Protein ~30.8g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~63.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Emu
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
47% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +231.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +85.9%

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 sirloin
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 sirloin DV% diff.
Iron 6.89mg 1.92mg 62%
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 0.607mg 61%
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.163mg 37%
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.47µg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.088mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.681mg 24%
Selenium 52.1µg 38.9µg 24%
Copper 0.285mg 0.085mg 22%
Choline 117.3mg 21%
Cholesterol 129mg 81mg 16%
Zinc 4.32mg 5.7mg 13%
Phosphorus 323mg 253mg 10%
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 9.001mg 10%
Protein 33.67g 30.8g 6%
Saturated fat 0.87g 1.915g 5%
Fats 2.68g 5.03g 4%
Potassium 324mg 410mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 0.185g 3%
Sodium 110mg 66mg 2%
Calcium 7mg 22mg 2%
Magnesium 34mg 27mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.079g 2.006g 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.39mg 1%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.011mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Calories 168kcal 177kcal 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.202mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 1.23mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.094mg 1.401mg 0%
Leucine 1.859mg 2.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.981mg 2.603mg 0%
Methionine 0.638mg 0.802mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.217mg 0%
Valine 1.121mg 1.528mg 0%
Histidine 0.737mg 0.983mg 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 sirloin
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
53%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.045g)
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 sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.