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Emu vs. Chicken wings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are emu and chicken wings different?

  • Emu is higher than chicken wings in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Emu covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 81% more than chicken wings.
  • Emu contains 5 times more iron than chicken wings. Emu contains 6.89mg of iron, while chicken wings contain 1.29mg.

Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter types were used in this article.

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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
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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% 6% 12% 48% 21% 38% 52% 42% 7.8% 140%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.8%
Contains more IronIron +434.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +352.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +213%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%

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% 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% 11% 0% 0% 27% 35% 99% 43% 69% 31% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +413.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +229%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +780%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1033.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.5%
Contains more WaterWater +34.1%
Contains more OtherOther +43.6%
Contains more FatsFats +713.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
29% 45% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.07 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +730.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +727.1%

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 wings
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Emu Chicken wings DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.25µg 81%
Iron 6.89mg 1.29mg 70%
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 0.71mg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.3mg 53%
Selenium 52.1µg 25.7µg 48%
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.152mg 38%
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 5.265mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 5.07g 30%
Phosphorus 323mg 121mg 29%
Fats 2.68g 21.81g 29%
Protein 33.67g 19.87g 28%
Zinc 4.32mg 1.38mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.106mg 27%
Copper 0.285mg 0.063mg 25%
Saturated fat 0.87g 5.83g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 1.079g 8.96g 20%
Cholesterol 129mg 79mg 17%
Sodium 110mg 320mg 9%
Calories 168kcal 324kcal 8%
Potassium 324mg 138mg 5%
Magnesium 34mg 16mg 4%
Carbs 0g 10.94g 4%
Vitamin A 3µg 34µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Folate 10µg 18µg 2%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.06mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Calcium 7mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 10.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.219mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0.795mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.094mg 0.941mg 0%
Leucine 1.859mg 1.421mg 0%
Lysine 1.981mg 1.474mg 0%
Methionine 0.638mg 0.499mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.785mg 0%
Valine 1.121mg 0.953mg 0%
Histidine 0.737mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 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 wings
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index 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
92%
Emu
25%
Chicken wings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
38%
Chicken wings

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.96g)
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 wings
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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 wings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.