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Emu vs. Deer meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between emu and deer meat

  • Emu is richer in selenium, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet deer meat is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for emu is 75% higher.
  • Emu contains 5 times more Selenium than deer meat. Emu contains 52.1µg of Selenium, while deer meat contains 11µg.
  • Deer meat contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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
5
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 24% 1.5% 38% 159% 85% 109% 128% 7.4% 2.9% 60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more IronIron +62.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +373.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~33mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.99mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~299mg

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% 12% 0% 65% 130% 165% 51% 142% 453% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +326.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +64.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~9µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Emu
Emu
3
34% 3% 62% 2%
Protein: 33.67 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.97 g
Other: 1.68 g
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.6%
Contains more FatsFats +14%
Contains more OtherOther +205.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~67.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Emu
Emu
3
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.87 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.613 g
63% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.127 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +94.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +382.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Emu Deer meat Opinion
Calories 168kcal 149kcal Emu
Protein 33.67g 29.9g Emu
Fats 2.68g 2.35g Emu
Cholesterol 129mg 88mg Deer meat
Magnesium 34mg 33mg Emu
Calcium 7mg 5mg Emu
Potassium 324mg 434mg Deer meat
Iron 6.89mg 4.25mg Emu
Copper 0.285mg 0.254mg Emu
Zinc 4.32mg 3.99mg Emu
Phosphorus 323mg 299mg Emu
Sodium 110mg 57mg Deer meat
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Emu
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.62mg Deer meat
Manganese 0.036mg 0.022mg Emu
Selenium 52.1µg 11µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.26mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.563mg Emu
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 8.78mg Emu
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 0.856mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.614mg Emu
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 3.62µg Deer meat
Folate 10µg 9µg Emu
Saturated Fat 0.87g 1.142g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.079g 0.554g Emu
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 0.127g Emu
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.266mg Deer meat
Threonine 0.965mg 1.133mg Deer meat
Isoleucine 1.094mg 1.287mg Deer meat
Leucine 1.859mg 2.28mg Deer meat
Lysine 1.981mg 2.434mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.638mg 0.7mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.133mg Deer meat
Valine 1.121mg 1.455mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.737mg 0.895mg Deer meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Emu
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Emu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Emu Deer meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
79%
Deer meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
61%
Deer meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
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?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
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. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/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.