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Emu vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between emu and beefsteak

  • Beefsteak contains less iron, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, copper, and vitamin B3 than emu.
  • Emu's daily need coverage for iron is 66% higher.
  • Beefsteak contains 7 times less Vitamin B5 than emu. Emu contains 3.647mg of Vitamin B5, while beefsteak contains 0.527mg.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in emu is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.8%
Contains more IronIron +322.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +290.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.2%
~equal in Potassium ~340mg

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% 0.66% 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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +451.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +360.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +592%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +59.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26%
Contains more OtherOther +700%
Contains more FatsFats +463.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~57.96g

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% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +483.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.56g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Emu Beefsteak
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 Beefsteak Opinion
Calories 168kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Protein 33.67g 26.72g Emu
Fats 2.68g 15.11g Beefsteak
Cholesterol 129mg 79mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 34mg 23mg Emu
Calcium 7mg 22mg Beefsteak
Potassium 324mg 340mg Beefsteak
Iron 6.89mg 1.63mg Emu
Copper 0.285mg 0.073mg Emu
Zinc 4.32mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 323mg 213mg Emu
Sodium 110mg 57mg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Emu
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.036mg 0.009mg Emu
Selenium 52.1µg 28.8µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.078mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.14mg Emu
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 6.978mg Emu
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 0.527mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.585mg Emu
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.38µg Emu
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Folate 10µg 8µg Emu
Choline 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 0.87g 5.951g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.079g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 0.56g Emu
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.173mg Emu
Threonine 0.965mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.094mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.859mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.981mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.638mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.121mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.737mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Emu
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Emu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Emu Beefsteak
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
91%
Emu
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.081g)
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?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.