Emu vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are emu and lamb different?
- Emu has more vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and copper than lamb.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for emu is 66% higher.
- Emu contains 6 times more vitamin B5 than lamb. While emu contains 3.647mg of vitamin B5, lamb contains only 0.66mg.
- Emu has less saturated fat.
Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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 | +47.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +266.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +139.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +97.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +142.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +330% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +158% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +452.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +659.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +681.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +717.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +146.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.987mg | 0.13mg | 66% |
| Iron | 6.89mg | 1.88mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.647mg | 0.66mg | 60% |
| Selenium | 52.1µg | 26.4µg | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 0.87g | 8.83g | 36% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.645mg | 0.25mg | 30% |
| Fats | 2.68g | 20.94g | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.43mg | 0.1mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.569mg | 6.66mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.079g | 8.82g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 323mg | 188mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.285mg | 0.119mg | 18% |
| Protein | 33.67g | 24.52g | 18% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 2.55µg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 97mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.613g | 1.51g | 6% |
| Calories | 168kcal | 294kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 72mg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.036mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 4.32mg | 4.46mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 324mg | 310mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.094mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.859mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.981mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.638mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.121mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.737mg | 0.777mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Emu is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 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.