Emu vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between emu and pork leg
- Emu is higher in iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and copper, yet pork leg is higher in vitamin B1.
- Emu covers your daily iron needs 76% more than pork leg.
- Emu contains 5 times more vitamin B5 than pork leg. While emu contains 3.647mg of vitamin B5, pork leg contains only 0.685mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in emu is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw.
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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 | +70% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +710.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +338.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +222.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +131.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +432.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +249.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +604.1% |
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Carbs
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Water
~62.47g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +676.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +227.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 6.89mg | 0.85mg | 76% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.63µg | 65% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.647mg | 0.685mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.987mg | 0.401mg | 45% |
| Selenium | 52.1µg | 29.4µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.569mg | 4.574mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.645mg | 0.2mg | 34% |
| Protein | 33.67g | 17.43g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 0.87g | 6.54g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.43mg | 0.736mg | 26% |
| Fats | 2.68g | 18.87g | 25% |
| Copper | 0.285mg | 0.065mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 4.32mg | 1.93mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 73mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.079g | 8.38g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 323mg | 199mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.613g | 2.01g | 9% |
| Calories | 168kcal | 245kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 110mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.036mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 324mg | 315mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.094mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.859mg | 1.376mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.981mg | 1.55mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.638mg | 0.444mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.689mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.121mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.737mg | 0.659mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 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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42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.67g)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)