Emu vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are emu and horse meat different?
- Emu is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, iron, copper, and phosphorus, while horse meat is higher in vitamin B12.
- Emu covers your daily need for selenium, 70% more than horse meat.
- Emu contains 5 times more vitamin B2 than horse meat. Emu contains 0.645mg of vitamin B2, while horse meat contains 0.12mg.
- Horse meat is lower in cholesterol.
Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted types were 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 | +36% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +285.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +330% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +437.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +118.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +199.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.67 g
Fats:
2.68 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.97 g
Other:
1.68 g
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125.7% |
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Carbs
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Water
~63.98g
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Other
~1.83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.87 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.613 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.85 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +96.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.7% |
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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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 3.647mg | 73% | |
| Selenium | 52.1µg | 13.5µg | 70% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.987mg | 0.33mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 3.16µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.645mg | 0.12mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.569mg | 4.84mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.43mg | 0.1mg | 28% |
| Iron | 6.89mg | 5.03mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 68mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.285mg | 0.171mg | 13% |
| Protein | 33.67g | 28.14g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 323mg | 247mg | 11% |
| Fats | 2.68g | 6.05g | 5% |
| Zinc | 4.32mg | 3.82mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.87g | 1.9g | 5% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.079g | 2.12g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 324mg | 379mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.613g | 0.85g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.036mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Calories | 168kcal | 175kcal | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.094mg | 1.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.859mg | 2.232mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.981mg | 2.398mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.638mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.121mg | 1.458mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.737mg | 1.081mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
92%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Emu is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Emu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Emu is relatively richer in vitamins