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Emu vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between emu and chicken liver

  • Emu is richer in zinc, yet chicken liver is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, copper, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chicken liver is 599% higher.
  • Emu contains 2 times more Zinc than chicken liver. Emu contains 4.32mg of Zinc, while chicken liver contains 2.67mg.
  • Emu contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Chicken, liver, 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.
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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% 2.4% 20% 337% 164% 73% 127% 9.3% 33% 298%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +30.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +608.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~297mg
~equal in Selenium ~54.6µg

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.
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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 60% 665% 14% 0% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 2073% 0% 441% 106%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100609.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +653.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +5780%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~9.728mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +99%
Contains more OtherOther +58.5%
Contains more FatsFats +80.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%

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
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.306 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.1%

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 liver
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Emu Chicken liver Opinion
Calories 168kcal 119kcal Emu
Protein 33.67g 16.92g Emu
Fats 2.68g 4.83g Chicken liver
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Cholesterol 129mg 345mg Emu
Magnesium 34mg 19mg Emu
Calcium 7mg 8mg Chicken liver
Potassium 324mg 230mg Emu
Iron 6.89mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.285mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Zinc 4.32mg 2.67mg Emu
Phosphorus 323mg 297mg Emu
Sodium 110mg 71mg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A 3µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.036mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 52.1µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.305mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 9.728mg Emu
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.853mg Emu
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Folate 10µg 588µg Chicken liver
Trans Fat 0.065g Emu
Choline 194.4mg Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 0.87g 1.563g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.079g 1.249g Chicken liver
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 1.306g Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.176mg Emu
Threonine 0.965mg 0.725mg Emu
Isoleucine 1.094mg 0.813mg Emu
Leucine 1.859mg 1.512mg Emu
Lysine 1.981mg 1.332mg Emu
Methionine 0.638mg 0.432mg Emu
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.824mg Emu
Valine 1.121mg 0.998mg Emu
Histidine 0.737mg 0.507mg Emu
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Emu
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Emu Chicken liver
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
91%
Emu
354%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Emu
Emu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.693g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
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.

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 liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.