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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% 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% 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 DV% diff.
Iron 6.89mg 1.63mg 66%
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 0.527mg 62%
Selenium 52.1µg 28.8µg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.14mg 39%
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.38µg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.585mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.078mg 29%
Copper 0.285mg 0.073mg 24%
Saturated fat 0.87g 5.951g 23%
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 6.978mg 22%
Choline 101.8mg 19%
Fats 2.68g 15.11g 19%
Cholesterol 129mg 79mg 17%
Phosphorus 323mg 213mg 16%
Protein 33.67g 26.72g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 1.079g 6.298g 13%
Zinc 4.32mg 4.85mg 5%
Calories 168kcal 250kcal 4%
Magnesium 34mg 23mg 3%
Sodium 110mg 57mg 2%
Calcium 7mg 22mg 2%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.009mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.45mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 10µg 8µg 1%
Potassium 324mg 340mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 0.56g 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 1.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.094mg 1.201mg 0%
Leucine 1.859mg 2.099mg 0%
Lysine 1.981mg 2.23mg 0%
Methionine 0.638mg 0.687mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.042mg 0%
Valine 1.121mg 1.309mg 0%
Histidine 0.737mg 0.842mg 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 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
92%
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.