Emu vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between emu and ostrich
- Emu has more iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and copper; however, ostrich is higher in vitamin B12.
- Ostrich covers your daily need for vitamin B12 169% more than emu.
- Emu has 3 times more Vitamin B5 than ostrich. While emu has 3.647mg of Vitamin B5, ostrich has only 1.318mg.
- Ostrich has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +147% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +176.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +184.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +290.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.6% |
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~2.57g
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -13% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +11.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 168kcal | 145kcal |
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| Protein | 33.67g | 28.49g |
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| Fats | 2.68g | 2.57g |
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| Cholesterol | 129mg | 85mg |
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| Magnesium | 34mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 324mg | 362mg |
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| Iron | 6.89mg | 2.79mg |
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| Copper | 0.285mg | 0.152mg |
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| Zinc | 4.32mg | 4.85mg |
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| Phosphorus | 323mg | 251mg |
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| Sodium | 110mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.23mg |
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| Manganese | 0.036mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 52.1µg | 37.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.43mg | 0.232mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.645mg | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.569mg | 7.143mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 3.647mg | 1.318mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.987mg | 0.545mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 6.25µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 15µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.87g | 1g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.079g | 0.97g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.613g | 0.44g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.254mg |
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| Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.25mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.094mg | 1.354mg |
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| Leucine | 1.859mg | 2.315mg |
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| Lysine | 1.981mg | 2.516mg |
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| Methionine | 0.638mg | 0.796mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.176mg |
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| Valine | 1.121mg | 1.407mg |
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| Histidine | 0.737mg | 0.716mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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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66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Emu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Emu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)