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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 5 times more vitamin B1 than chicken thigh. Emu contains 0.43mg of vitamin B1, while chicken thigh contains 0.088mg.

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% 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 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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%
~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
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
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.33µg 78%
Iron 6.89mg 1.46mg 68%
Selenium 52.1µg 20.5µg 57%
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.38mg 47%
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 1.285mg 47%
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.255mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.088mg 29%
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 7.12mg 22%
Copper 0.285mg 0.09mg 22%
Phosphorus 323mg 199mg 18%
Zinc 4.32mg 2.79mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 2.43g 12%
Fats 2.68g 10.3g 12%
Protein 33.67g 28.18g 11%
Saturated fat 0.87g 2.78g 9%
Cholesterol 129mg 102mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 1.079g 3.82g 7%
Calories 168kcal 218kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Potassium 324mg 259mg 2%
Magnesium 34mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Sodium 110mg 95mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Carbs 0g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.18g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.027mg 0%
Folate 10µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.329mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.094mg 1.486mg 0%
Leucine 1.859mg 2.115mg 0%
Lysine 1.981mg 2.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.638mg 0.778mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.121mg 0%
Valine 1.121mg 1.397mg 0%
Histidine 0.737mg 0.874mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A

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
92%
Emu
33%
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.