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Emu vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between emu and lamb shoulder

  • Lamb shoulder has less vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and copper than emu.
  • Emu covers your daily need for vitamin B6 67% more than lamb shoulder.
  • Emu has 8 times more Vitamin B6 than lamb shoulder. While emu has 0.987mg of Vitamin B6, lamb shoulder has only 0.12mg.
  • Emu has less saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.1%
Contains more IronIron +239.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.9%
~equal in Zinc ~4.48mg

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% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +413.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +722.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.4%
Contains more OtherOther +28.2%
Contains more FatsFats +655.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~55.92g

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
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +669.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +162.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Emu Lamb shoulder Opinion
Calories 168kcal 279kcal Lamb shoulder
Protein 33.67g 22.53g Emu
Fats 2.68g 20.24g Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 129mg 92mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 34mg 23mg Emu
Calcium 7mg 18mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 324mg 259mg Emu
Iron 6.89mg 2.03mg Emu
Copper 0.285mg 0.113mg Emu
Zinc 4.32mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 323mg 183mg Emu
Sodium 110mg 65mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Emu
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.14mg Emu
Manganese 0.036mg 0.021mg Emu
Selenium 52.1µg 25.4µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.09mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.25mg Emu
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 6.66mg Emu
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 0.71mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.12mg Emu
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Folate 10µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 0.87g 8.74g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.079g 8.3g Lamb shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 1.61g Lamb shoulder
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.965mg 0.964mg Emu
Isoleucine 1.094mg 1.087mg Emu
Leucine 1.859mg 1.753mg Emu
Lysine 1.981mg 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.638mg 0.578mg Emu
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.917mg Emu
Valine 1.121mg 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.737mg 0.714mg Emu
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Emu
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Emu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Emu Lamb shoulder
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
47%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.87g)
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 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. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.