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.
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% |
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 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 4.44µg | 93% |
Vitamin B5 | 3.647mg | 0.897mg | 55% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.987mg | 0.377mg | 47% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.43mg | 0.06mg | 31% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.645mg | 0.3mg | 27% |
Iron | 6.89mg | 4.76mg | 27% |
Selenium | 52.1µg | 38µg | 26% |
Vitamin B3 | 10.569mg | 6.52mg | 25% |
Copper | 0.285mg | 0.062mg | 25% |
Saturated fat | 0.87g | 5.142g | 19% |
Choline | 100.6mg | 18% | |
Zinc | 4.32mg | 5.93mg | 15% |
Fats | 2.68g | 11.09g | 13% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.079g | 4.459g | 8% |
Cholesterol | 129mg | 109mg | 7% |
Phosphorus | 323mg | 272mg | 7% |
Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
Folate | 10µg | 0µg | 3% |
Calories | 168kcal | 234kcal | 3% |
Potassium | 324mg | 409mg | 3% |
Sodium | 110mg | 135mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 34mg | 31mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.613g | 0.814g | 1% |
Protein | 33.67g | 33.43g | 0% |
Carbs | 0g | 0.08g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 0.08g | N/A |
Calcium | 7mg | 10mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
Manganese | 0.036mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.403mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.094mg | 1.588mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.859mg | 2.764mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.981mg | 2.999mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.638mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.121mg | 1.678mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.737mg | 0.975mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.147g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more WaterWater | +14.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
Contains more FatsFats | +313.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +313.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.8% |