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Emu vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between emu and chicken thigh

  • Emu is richer than chicken thigh in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for emu is 78% higher.
  • Emu contains 7 times more Vitamin B12 than chicken thigh. Emu contains 2.2µg of Vitamin B12, while chicken thigh contains 0.33µg.

Food types used in this article are Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, 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% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.1%
Contains more IronIron +371.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.6%

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% 4.2% 0% 6% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +536.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg
~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
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.5%
Contains more OtherOther +63.1%
Contains more FatsFats +284.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~59.31g

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
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +254%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +296.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Emu Chicken thigh Opinion
Calories 168kcal 218kcal Chicken thigh
Protein 33.67g 28.18g Emu
Fats 2.68g 10.3g Chicken thigh
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Carbs 0g 1.18g Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 129mg 102mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Magnesium 34mg 26mg Emu
Calcium 7mg 13mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 324mg 259mg Emu
Iron 6.89mg 1.46mg Emu
Copper 0.285mg 0.09mg Emu
Zinc 4.32mg 2.79mg Emu
Phosphorus 323mg 199mg Emu
Sodium 110mg 95mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 11IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 3µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.26mg Emu
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.036mg 0.027mg Emu
Selenium 52.1µg 20.5µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.088mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.255mg Emu
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 7.12mg Emu
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 1.285mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.38mg Emu
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.33µg Emu
Folate 10µg 9µg Emu
Saturated Fat 0.87g 2.78g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.079g 3.82g Chicken thigh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 2.43g Chicken thigh
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 0.965mg 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.094mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 1.859mg 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 1.981mg 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.638mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.121mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.737mg 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.01g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g Chicken thigh
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Emu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Emu Chicken thigh
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
34%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.