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Emu vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between emu and canadian bacon

  • Emu is higher in iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, copper, and zinc, yet canadian bacon is higher in vitamin B1.
  • Emu covers your daily iron needs 79% more than canadian bacon.
  • Emu contains 12 times more Iron than canadian bacon. While emu contains 6.89mg of Iron, canadian bacon contains only 0.56mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in canadian bacon is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried.

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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% 2.1% 88% 21% 21% 47% 132% 130% 2.1% 275%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.9%
Contains more IronIron +1130.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +352.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +149.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +208.3%
~equal in Calcium ~7mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~309mg
~equal in Selenium ~50.4µg

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% 8.2% 6% 167% 43% 187% 43% 65% 54% 0.5% 3% 57%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +406.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +411.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~9.988mg

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
28% 3% 2% 63% 5%
Protein: 28.31 g
Fats: 2.78 g
Carbs: 1.8 g
Water: 62.5 g
Other: 4.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +174.4%
~equal in Fats ~2.78g
~equal in Water ~62.5g

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
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Emu Canadian bacon Opinion
Calories 168kcal 146kcal Emu
Protein 33.67g 28.31g Emu
Fats 2.68g 2.78g Canadian bacon
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 129mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 34mg 27mg Emu
Calcium 7mg 7mg
Potassium 324mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Iron 6.89mg 0.56mg Emu
Sugar 0g 1.2g Emu
Copper 0.285mg 0.063mg Emu
Zinc 4.32mg 1.73mg Emu
Phosphorus 323mg 309mg Emu
Sodium 110mg 993mg Emu
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Emu
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.036mg 0.016mg Emu
Selenium 52.1µg 50.4µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.185mg Emu
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 9.988mg Emu
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 0.72mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.28mg Emu
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.43µg Emu
Vitamin K 0.2µg Canadian bacon
Folate 10µg 4µg Emu
Trans Fat 0.008g Emu
Choline 104.8mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 0.87g 1.039g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.079g 1.255g Canadian bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 0.485g Emu
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 0.965mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.094mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 1.859mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 1.981mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.638mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.121mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.737mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.001g Emu
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Emu Canadian bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
49%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Emu
Emu is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 883mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.169g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Emu
Emu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Canadian bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168383/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.