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Emu vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between emu and turkey bacon

  • Turkey bacon contains less iron, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and copper than emu.
  • Emu's daily need coverage for iron is 69% higher.
  • Turkey bacon contains 14 times less vitamin B1 than emu. Emu contains 0.43mg of vitamin B1, while turkey bacon contains 0.03mg.
  • The amount of sodium in emu is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Turkey bacon, unprepared.

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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 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more IronIron +392.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +319.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +229.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1042.9%
~equal in Potassium ~349mg

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% 1% 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% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +440.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +304.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg
~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
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.2%
Contains more FatsFats +531.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +103%
~equal in Water ~61.83g

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
29% 40% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +476.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +666.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Emu Turkey bacon
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 Turkey bacon DV% diff.
Iron 6.89mg 1.4mg 69%
Selenium 52.1µg 15.8µg 66%
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 0.675mg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.244mg 57%
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.19µg 42%
Sodium 110mg 1069mg 42%
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 4.032mg 41%
Protein 33.67g 15.94g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.03mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.237mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 4.699g 27%
Copper 0.285mg 0.068mg 24%
Fats 2.68g 16.93g 22%
Saturated fat 0.87g 4.52g 17%
Zinc 4.32mg 2.54mg 16%
Phosphorus 323mg 222mg 14%
Cholesterol 129mg 86mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 1.079g 6.223g 13%
Calcium 7mg 80mg 7%
Magnesium 34mg 16mg 4%
Calories 168kcal 226kcal 3%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin A 3µg 10µg 1%
Potassium 324mg 349mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.89g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.89g N/A
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.094mg 0%
Leucine 1.859mg 0%
Lysine 1.981mg 0%
Methionine 0.638mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.121mg 0%
Histidine 0.737mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Emu Turkey bacon
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
92%
Emu
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 959mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.65g)
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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.