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Emu vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between emu and chicken heart

  • Emu has more selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and iron; however, chicken heart has more vitamin B12, zinc, and folate.
  • Chicken heart's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 212% more.
  • Emu has 12 times more selenium than chicken heart. Emu has 52.1µg of selenium, while chicken heart has 4.3µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw.

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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 11% 3.6% 16% 224% 115% 180% 76% 9.7% 12% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +126.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.1%
Contains more IronIron +15.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1111.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +147.2%

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 11% 3% 0% 0% 38% 168% 92% 154% 83% 911% 0% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +231.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +620%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +116.5%
Contains more OtherOther +97.6%
Contains more FatsFats +248.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18.7%

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
34% 31% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +119.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +342.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Emu Chicken heart DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 7.29µg 212%
Selenium 52.1µg 4.3µg 87%
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.36mg 48%
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 4.883mg 36%
Protein 33.67g 15.55g 36%
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.152mg 23%
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 2.559mg 22%
Phosphorus 323mg 177mg 21%
Zinc 4.32mg 6.59mg 21%
Folate 10µg 72µg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 2.71g 14%
Iron 6.89mg 5.96mg 12%
Fats 2.68g 9.33g 10%
Saturated fat 0.87g 2.66g 8%
Copper 0.285mg 0.346mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.728mg 6%
Magnesium 34mg 15mg 5%
Potassium 324mg 176mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.079g 2.37g 3%
Sodium 110mg 74mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.089mg 2%
Cholesterol 129mg 136mg 2%
Calories 168kcal 153kcal 1%
Vitamin A 3µg 9µg 1%
Calcium 7mg 12mg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.71g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.71g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0.704mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.094mg 0.833mg 0%
Leucine 1.859mg 1.355mg 0%
Lysine 1.981mg 1.303mg 0%
Methionine 0.638mg 0.376mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.696mg 0%
Valine 1.121mg 0.88mg 0%
Histidine 0.737mg 0.408mg 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 Chicken heart
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
116%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Emu
Emu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/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.