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Emu vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between emu and rib eye steak

  • Emu is richer than rib eye steak in vitamin B5, iron, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for emu is 62% higher.
  • Emu contains 7 times more Vitamin B5 than rib eye steak. Emu contains 3.647mg of Vitamin B5, while rib eye steak contains 0.536mg.
  • Emu contains less saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.6%
Contains more IronIron +207.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +256.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.2%

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% 1.5% 2% 6% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +505.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +580.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +127.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.1µg

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
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.1%
Contains more WaterWater +13.7%
Contains more OtherOther +16700%
Contains more FatsFats +713.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +874.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Emu Rib eye steak
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 Rib eye steak Opinion
Calories 168kcal 291kcal Rib eye steak
Protein 33.67g 23.69g Emu
Fats 2.68g 21.81g Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 129mg 80mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 7IU Rib eye steak
Magnesium 34mg 22mg Emu
Calcium 7mg 11mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 324mg 260mg Emu
Iron 6.89mg 2.24mg Emu
Copper 0.285mg 0.08mg Emu
Zinc 4.32mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 323mg 152mg Emu
Sodium 110mg 54mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 11IU 25IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 3µg 8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.1mg Emu
Vitamin D 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.036mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 52.1µg 29.7µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.071mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.287mg Emu
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 4.908mg Emu
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 0.536mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.477mg Emu
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 2.1µg Emu
Vitamin K 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Folate 10µg 6µg Emu
Trans Fat 1.478g Emu
Choline 48.8mg Rib eye steak
Saturated Fat 0.87g 9.684g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.079g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 1.027g Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 0.965mg 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.094mg 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 1.859mg 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 1.981mg 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.638mg 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.95mg Emu
Valine 1.121mg 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.737mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.001g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.001g Emu
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Emu Rib eye steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.814g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Emu
Emu is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.