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Emu vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between emu and summer sausage

  • Emu is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and copper, yet summer sausage is higher in vitamin A.
  • Emu covers your daily selenium needs 81% more than summer sausage.
  • Emu contains 8 times more Vitamin B6 than summer sausage. While emu contains 0.987mg of Vitamin B6, summer sausage contains only 0.13mg.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in emu is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +161.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.3%
Contains more IronIron +204.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +307.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +92%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +594.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1057.1%

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% 45% 0% 9% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +303.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +264.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +379.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +659.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +27.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6709.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.3%
Contains more WaterWater +71.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1314.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +176.2%

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
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1167.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +392.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Emu Summer sausage Opinion
Calories 168kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Protein 33.67g 19.43g Emu
Fats 2.68g 37.91g Summer sausage
Net carbs 0g 1.62g Summer sausage
Carbs 0g 1.82g Summer sausage
Cholesterol 129mg 89mg Summer sausage
Vitamin D 12IU Summer sausage
Magnesium 34mg 13mg Emu
Calcium 7mg 81mg Summer sausage
Potassium 324mg 206mg Emu
Iron 6.89mg 2.26mg Emu
Sugar 0g 0.12g Emu
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Copper 0.285mg 0.07mg Emu
Zinc 4.32mg 2.25mg Emu
Phosphorus 323mg 178mg Emu
Sodium 110mg 1483mg Emu
Vitamin A 11IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A 3µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.26mg Emu
Vitamin D 0.3µg Summer sausage
Manganese 0.036mg 0.032mg Emu
Selenium 52.1µg 7.5µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.249mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.16mg Emu
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 2.9mg Emu
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 0.76mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.13mg Emu
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.73µg Emu
Folate 10µg 7µg Emu
Saturated Fat 0.87g 10.47g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.079g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 3.02g Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.15mg Emu
Threonine 0.965mg 0.54mg Emu
Isoleucine 1.094mg 0.62mg Emu
Leucine 1.859mg 1.1mg Emu
Lysine 1.981mg 1.16mg Emu
Methionine 0.638mg 0.36mg Emu
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.56mg Emu
Valine 1.121mg 0.69mg Emu
Histidine 0.737mg 0.47mg Emu
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Emu
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Emu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Emu Summer sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Emu
Emu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 1373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.6g)
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 is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.