Emu vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are emu and pork different?
- Emu is higher in iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, copper, and zinc; however, pork is richer in vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for iron for emu is 75% higher.
- Emu contains 5 times more vitamin B5 than pork. While emu contains 3.647mg of vitamin B5, pork contains only 0.698mg.
- Emu has less saturated fat.
Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +692% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +290.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +171.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.6% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +422.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +214.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +104% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +419.4% |
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Water
~57.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +473.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 6.89mg | 0.87mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.7µg | 63% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.647mg | 0.698mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.987mg | 0.464mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.43mg | 0.877mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.569mg | 5.037mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.645mg | 0.321mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.285mg | 0.073mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0.87g | 5.23g | 20% |
| Zinc | 4.32mg | 2.39mg | 18% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 17% | |
| Fats | 2.68g | 13.92g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 80mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.079g | 6.19g | 13% |
| Protein | 33.67g | 27.32g | 13% |
| Selenium | 52.1µg | 45.3µg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 323mg | 246mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.613g | 1.2g | 4% |
| Calories | 168kcal | 242kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 324mg | 423mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 62mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.036mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.094mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.859mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.981mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.638mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.121mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.737mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Emu is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Emu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.