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Emu vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between emu and beef tenderloin?

  • Emu has more vitamin B5, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, copper, and phosphorus than beef tenderloin.
  • Emu's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 68% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin has 5 times less vitamin B1 than emu. Emu has 0.43mg of vitamin B1, while beef tenderloin has 0.09mg.
  • Emu is lower in saturated fat.

We used Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more IronIron +121.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +131.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +157.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.2%
~equal in Potassium ~331mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.03mg

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% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +252.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1358.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +294.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.9%
Contains more WaterWater +28.1%
Contains more FatsFats +817.9%
Contains more OtherOther +86.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +851.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.1%

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 tenderloin
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 tenderloin DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 0.25mg 68%
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.25mg 57%
Selenium 52.1µg 22.9µg 53%
Iron 6.89mg 3.11mg 47%
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 3mg 47%
Saturated fat 0.87g 9.72g 40%
Fats 2.68g 24.6g 34%
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.26mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.09mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 1.079g 10.27g 23%
Protein 33.67g 23.9g 20%
Copper 0.285mg 0.123mg 18%
Choline 91mg 17%
Phosphorus 323mg 203mg 17%
Cholesterol 129mg 85mg 15%
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 2.46µg 11%
Calories 168kcal 324kcal 8%
Magnesium 34mg 22mg 3%
Zinc 4.32mg 4.03mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 1g 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Sodium 110mg 57mg 2%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.014mg 1%
Folate 10µg 8µg 1%
Calcium 7mg 9mg 0%
Potassium 324mg 331mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.094mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 1.859mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 1.981mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.638mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 1.121mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.737mg 0.818mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Emu Beef tenderloin
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.85g)
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 tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.