Emu vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between emu and chicken meat?
- Emu has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, copper, zinc, and phosphorus than chicken meat.
- Emu's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 79% higher.
- Chicken meat has 7 times less Vitamin B12 than emu. Emu has 2.2µg of Vitamin B12, while chicken meat has 0.3µg.
We used Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +446.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +331.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +118% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +114.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +582.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +283.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +254.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +633.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1363.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.67 g
Fats:
2.68 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.97 g
Other:
1.68 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-580% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +407.5% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~59.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.87 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.613 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +394.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +384.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 168kcal | 239kcal |
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| Protein | 33.67g | 27.3g |
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| Fats | 2.68g | 13.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 129mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 34mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 324mg | 223mg |
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| Iron | 6.89mg | 1.26mg |
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| Copper | 0.285mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 4.32mg | 1.94mg |
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| Phosphorus | 323mg | 182mg |
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| Sodium | 110mg | 82mg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU | 161IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 48µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.27mg |
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| Manganese | 0.036mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 52.1µg | 23.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.43mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.645mg | 0.168mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.569mg | 8.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 3.647mg | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.987mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 65.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.87g | 3.79g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.079g | 5.34g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.613g | 2.97g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.128mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.094mg | 1.362mg |
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| Leucine | 1.859mg | 1.986mg |
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| Lysine | 1.981mg | 2.223mg |
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| Methionine | 0.638mg | 0.726mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.061mg |
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| Valine | 1.121mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.737mg | 0.802mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.01g | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.04g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs 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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Emu is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Emu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.