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Emu vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between emu and brisket

  • Emu has more vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, brisket is higher in zinc.
  • Emu covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 62% more than brisket.
  • Emu has 7 times more vitamin B1 than brisket. While emu has 0.43mg of vitamin B1, brisket has only 0.059mg.
  • Emu has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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
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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 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.7%
Contains more IronIron +183.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +185%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +260%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.4%

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% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +628.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +277.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +542.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +96.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.12µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg

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
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.8%
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%
Contains more OtherOther +500%
Contains more FatsFats +587.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +635.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Emu Brisket
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Emu Brisket DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 0.568mg 62%
Iron 6.89mg 2.43mg 56%
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.282mg 54%
Selenium 52.1µg 27.1µg 45%
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 4.087mg 41%
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.171mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.059mg 31%
Saturated fat 0.87g 7.305g 29%
Fats 2.68g 18.42g 24%
Zinc 4.32mg 6.69mg 22%
Copper 0.285mg 0.1mg 21%
Phosphorus 323mg 175mg 21%
Choline 109.8mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 1.079g 7.934g 17%
Protein 33.67g 28.82g 10%
Cholesterol 129mg 106mg 8%
Calories 168kcal 289kcal 6%
Magnesium 34mg 19mg 4%
Sodium 110mg 48mg 3%
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 2.12µg 3%
Potassium 324mg 232mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.51mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.01mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Folate 10µg 9µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 0.681g 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.181mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 1.101mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.094mg 1.253mg 0%
Leucine 1.859mg 2.192mg 0%
Lysine 1.981mg 2.328mg 0%
Methionine 0.638mg 0.717mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.088mg 0%
Valine 1.121mg 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 0.737mg 0.879mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Emu Brisket
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%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.435g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Emu
Emu is cheaper (difference - $2)
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?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.