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Emu vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between emu and chorizo?

  • Emu has more iron, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and copper than chorizo.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 68% higher.
  • Chorizo has 4 times less Iron than emu. Emu has 6.89mg of Iron, while chorizo has 1.59mg.
  • Emu is lower in sodium.

We used Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Chorizo, pork and beef 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.
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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more IronIron +333.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +256.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +146.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.1%

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% 0% 4.4% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2µg

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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.7%
Contains more WaterWater +94.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1328%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +133.3%

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
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1605.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +464.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Emu Chorizo
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Emu Chorizo Opinion
Calories 168kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 33.67g 24.1g Emu
Fats 2.68g 38.27g Chorizo
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Cholesterol 129mg 88mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 34mg 18mg Emu
Calcium 7mg 8mg Chorizo
Potassium 324mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 6.89mg 1.59mg Emu
Copper 0.285mg 0.08mg Emu
Zinc 4.32mg 3.41mg Emu
Phosphorus 323mg 150mg Emu
Sodium 110mg 1235mg Emu
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Emu
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.22mg Emu
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.036mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 52.1µg 21.1µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.3mg Emu
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 5.131mg Emu
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 1.12mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.53mg Emu
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 2µg Emu
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 10µg 2µg Emu
Choline 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 0.87g 14.38g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.079g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.965mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.094mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.859mg 1.708mg Emu
Lysine 1.981mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.638mg 0.47mg Emu
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.121mg 0.914mg Emu
Histidine 0.737mg 0.721mg Emu
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Emu
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Emu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Emu Chorizo
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
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 1125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Emu
Emu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.