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Emu vs. Grouse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between emu and grouse

  • Emu has more iron, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, copper, and phosphorus; however, grouse is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Emu covers your daily iron needs 79% more than grouse.
  • Grouse has 12 times less Iron than emu. Emu has 6.89mg of Iron, while grouse has 0.58mg.
  • Grouse contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw.

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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%
Grouse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more IronIron +1087.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +391.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +747.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg
~equal in Potassium ~311mg

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%
Grouse
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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% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +923.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~11.6mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Grouse
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.8%
Contains more FatsFats +204.5%
Contains more OtherOther +572%
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
Grouse
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2469%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +364.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Emu Grouse Opinion
Calories 168kcal 112kcal Emu
Protein 33.67g 25.94g Emu
Fats 2.68g 0.88g Emu
Cholesterol 129mg 40mg Grouse
Magnesium 34mg 32mg Emu
Calcium 7mg 5mg Emu
Potassium 324mg 311mg Emu
Iron 6.89mg 0.58mg Emu
Copper 0.285mg 0.058mg Emu
Zinc 4.32mg 0.51mg Emu
Phosphorus 323mg 229mg Emu
Sodium 110mg 50mg Grouse
Vitamin A 11IU 16IU Grouse
Vitamin A 3µg 5µg Grouse
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.73mg Grouse
Manganese 0.036mg 0.016mg Emu
Selenium 52.1µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.042mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.28mg Emu
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 11.6mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 3.647mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 1.275mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 2.9µg Grouse
Folate 10µg Emu
Saturated Fat 0.87g 0.13g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 1.079g 0.042g Emu
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 0.132g Emu
Tryptophan 0.222mg Emu
Threonine 0.965mg Emu
Isoleucine 1.094mg Emu
Leucine 1.859mg Emu
Lysine 1.981mg Emu
Methionine 0.638mg Emu
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Emu
Valine 1.121mg Emu
Histidine 0.737mg Emu
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.003g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.009g Emu
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.001g Emu
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g Grouse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Emu Grouse
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
91%
Emu
74%
Grouse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
21%
Grouse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Emu
Emu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.