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Emu vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between emu and pepperoni

  • Emu is richer in iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet pepperoni is richer in manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated Fat for pepperoni is 84% higher.
  • Emu contains 5 times more Iron than pepperoni. Emu contains 6.89mg of Iron, while pepperoni contains 1.33mg.
  • Emu contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +418%
Contains more CopperCopper +213.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +77%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2883.3%

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.
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% 21% 39% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +292.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +69.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +296.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.9%
Contains more WaterWater +117.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1626.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +182.1%

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
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1824.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +627.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Emu Pepperoni Opinion
Calories 168kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Protein 33.67g 19.25g Emu
Fats 2.68g 46.28g Pepperoni
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Cholesterol 129mg 97mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 34mg 18mg Emu
Calcium 7mg 19mg Pepperoni
Potassium 324mg 274mg Emu
Iron 6.89mg 1.33mg Emu
Copper 0.285mg 0.091mg Emu
Zinc 4.32mg 2.44mg Emu
Phosphorus 323mg 158mg Emu
Sodium 110mg 1582mg Emu
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Emu
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.036mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 52.1µg 29µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.271mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.257mg Emu
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 4.987mg Emu
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 0.93mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.362mg Emu
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.3µg Emu
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Folate 10µg 5µg Emu
Trans Fat 1.527g Emu
Choline 51.2mg Pepperoni
Saturated Fat 0.87g 17.708g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.079g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 4.458g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.965mg 0.869mg Emu
Isoleucine 1.094mg 0.901mg Emu
Leucine 1.859mg 1.575mg Emu
Lysine 1.981mg 1.652mg Emu
Methionine 0.638mg 0.511mg Emu
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.778mg Emu
Valine 1.121mg 0.987mg Emu
Histidine 0.737mg 0.688mg Emu
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.004g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.004g Emu
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Emu Pepperoni
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
48%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 1472mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.838g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Emu
Emu is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.