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Emu vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are emu and mutton different?

  • Emu is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, and copper, while mutton is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Mutton covers your daily need for vitamin B12 93% more than emu.
  • Emu contains 7 times more Vitamin B1 than mutton. Emu contains 0.43mg of Vitamin B1, while mutton contains 0.06mg.
  • Emu is lower in saturated Fat.

Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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.
Emu
Emu
5
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%
Mutton
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Contains more IronIron +44.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +359.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~31mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.033mg

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
7
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%
Mutton
3
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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +306.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +101.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Emu
Emu
3
34% 3% 62% 2%
Protein: 33.67 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.97 g
Other: 1.68 g
Mutton
2
33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +14.8%
Contains more OtherOther +20%
Contains more FatsFats +313.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~33.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Emu
Emu
1
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.87 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.613 g
Mutton
2
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +313.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Emu Mutton Opinion
Calories 168kcal 234kcal Mutton
Protein 33.67g 33.43g Emu
Fats 2.68g 11.09g Mutton
Net carbs 0g 0.08g Mutton
Carbs 0g 0.08g Mutton
Cholesterol 129mg 109mg Mutton
Magnesium 34mg 31mg Emu
Calcium 7mg 10mg Mutton
Potassium 324mg 409mg Mutton
Iron 6.89mg 4.76mg Emu
Copper 0.285mg 0.062mg Emu
Zinc 4.32mg 5.93mg Mutton
Phosphorus 323mg 272mg Emu
Sodium 110mg 135mg Emu
Vitamin A 11IU Emu
Vitamin A 3µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.8mg Mutton
Manganese 0.036mg 0.033mg Emu
Selenium 52.1µg 38µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.06mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.3mg Emu
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 6.52mg Emu
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 0.897mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.377mg Emu
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 4.44µg Mutton
Folate 10µg 0µg Emu
Choline 100.6mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 0.87g 5.142g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.079g 4.459g Mutton
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 0.814g Mutton
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.257mg Mutton
Threonine 0.965mg 1.403mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.094mg 1.588mg Mutton
Leucine 1.859mg 2.764mg Mutton
Lysine 1.981mg 2.999mg Mutton
Methionine 0.638mg 0.918mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.399mg Mutton
Valine 1.121mg 1.678mg Mutton
Histidine 0.737mg 0.975mg Mutton
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Emu
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Emu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Emu Mutton
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
75%
Mutton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
77%
Mutton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.