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Emu vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between emu and corned beef

  • Emu is richer than corned beef in vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for emu is 65% higher.
  • Emu contains 17 times more Vitamin B1 than corned beef. Emu contains 0.43mg of Vitamin B1, while corned beef contains 0.026mg.
  • Emu contains less saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.4%
Contains more IronIron +270.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +158.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
~equal in Zinc ~4.58mg

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% 3.2% 3% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +279.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +768.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +329.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +35%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.3%
Contains more FatsFats +608.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +54.2%
~equal in Water ~59.79g

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
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +754.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.67g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Emu Corned beef
Lower in Sodium ok
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 Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Emu Corned beef Opinion
Calories 168kcal 251kcal Corned beef
Protein 33.67g 18.17g Emu
Fats 2.68g 18.98g Corned beef
Net carbs 0g 0.47g Corned beef
Carbs 0g 0.47g Corned beef
Cholesterol 129mg 98mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Magnesium 34mg 12mg Emu
Calcium 7mg 8mg Corned beef
Potassium 324mg 145mg Emu
Iron 6.89mg 1.86mg Emu
Copper 0.285mg 0.154mg Emu
Zinc 4.32mg 4.58mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 323mg 125mg Emu
Sodium 110mg 973mg Emu
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Emu
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.16mg Emu
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Manganese 0.036mg 0.022mg Emu
Selenium 52.1µg 32.8µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.026mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.17mg Emu
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 3.03mg Emu
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 0.42mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.23mg Emu
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.63µg Emu
Vitamin K 1.5µg Corned beef
Folate 10µg 6µg Emu
Choline 69.2mg Corned beef
Saturated Fat 0.87g 6.34g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.079g 9.22g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 0.67g Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.119mg Emu
Threonine 0.965mg 0.726mg Emu
Isoleucine 1.094mg 0.827mg Emu
Leucine 1.859mg 1.445mg Emu
Lysine 1.981mg 1.536mg Emu
Methionine 0.638mg 0.473mg Emu
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.718mg Emu
Valine 1.121mg 0.901mg Emu
Histidine 0.737mg 0.58mg 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Emu Corned beef
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%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 863mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.47g)
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?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
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 ($)

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.