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Emu vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between emu and salami?

  • Emu is richer in iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while salami is higher in manganese.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for sodium is 71% higher.
  • Salami has 4 times less Iron than emu. Emu has 6.89mg of Iron, while salami has 1.56mg.
  • Emu is lower in saturated Fat.

We used Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Salami, cooked, beef and pork types in this comparison.

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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%
Salami
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 28% 59% 119% 80% 82% 227% 128% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.9%
Contains more IronIron +341.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2616.7%
~equal in Potassium ~316mg

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%
Salami
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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% 4.4% 30% 92% 82% 113% 72% 106% 190% 8% 2.3% 51%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +44.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~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
Salami
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22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.1%
Contains more WaterWater +37.1%
Contains more FatsFats +866.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +177.4%

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
Salami
2
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.529 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +931.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +312.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Emu Salami Opinion
Calories 168kcal 336kcal Salami
Protein 33.67g 21.85g Emu
Fats 2.68g 25.9g Salami
Net carbs 0g 2.4g Salami
Carbs 0g 2.4g Salami
Cholesterol 129mg 89mg Salami
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Magnesium 34mg 19mg Emu
Calcium 7mg 15mg Salami
Potassium 324mg 316mg Emu
Iron 6.89mg 1.56mg Emu
Sugar 0g 0.96g Emu
Copper 0.285mg 0.357mg Salami
Zinc 4.32mg 2.93mg Emu
Phosphorus 323mg 191mg Emu
Sodium 110mg 1740mg Emu
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Emu
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.22mg Emu
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Manganese 0.036mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 52.1µg 31.3µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.367mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.357mg Emu
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 6.053mg Emu
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 1.201mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.459mg Emu
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.52µg Emu
Vitamin K 3.2µg Salami
Folate 10µg 3µg Emu
Trans Fat 0.586g Emu
Choline 93.5mg Salami
Saturated Fat 0.87g 9.316g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.079g 11.127g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 2.529g Salami
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.114mg Emu
Threonine 0.965mg 0.521mg Emu
Isoleucine 1.094mg 0.675mg Emu
Leucine 1.859mg 0.929mg Emu
Lysine 1.981mg 1.107mg Emu
Methionine 0.638mg 0.301mg Emu
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.481mg Emu
Valine 1.121mg 0.668mg Emu
Histidine 0.737mg 0.359mg Emu
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Emu
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Emu Salami
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
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Emu
Emu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 1630mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.446g)
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 - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Emu
Emu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.