Emu vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are emu and elk meat different?
- Emu is higher in selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, elk meat is richer in vitamin B12 and copper.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for emu is 76% higher.
- Emu contains 5 times more Selenium than elk meat. While emu contains 52.1µg of Selenium, elk meat contains only 10.5µg.
- Elk meat has less cholesterol.
Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +396.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +198.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +34.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.2% |
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Protein
~30.76g
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Carbs
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Water
~64.93g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +11.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +280.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 168kcal | 162kcal |
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| Protein | 33.67g | 30.76g |
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| Fats | 2.68g | 3.41g |
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| Cholesterol | 129mg | 72mg |
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| Magnesium | 34mg | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 324mg | 392mg |
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| Iron | 6.89mg | 4.07mg |
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| Copper | 0.285mg | 0.349mg |
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| Zinc | 4.32mg | 4.12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 323mg | 285mg |
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| Sodium | 110mg | 50mg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.55mg |
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| Manganese | 0.036mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 52.1µg | 10.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.43mg | 0.144mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.645mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.569mg | 6.143mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 3.647mg | 1.212mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.987mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 2.96µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 9µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.87g | 1.342g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.079g | 0.97g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.613g | 0.161g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.275mg |
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| Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.236mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.094mg | 1.291mg |
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| Leucine | 1.859mg | 2.293mg |
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| Lysine | 1.981mg | 2.513mg |
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| Methionine | 0.638mg | 0.755mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.126mg |
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| Valine | 1.121mg | 1.428mg |
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| Histidine | 0.737mg | 0.948mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.002g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs 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
91%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.472g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Emu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Emu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
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 ($)