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Emu vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between emu and turkey sausage?

  • Emu has more selenium, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and copper than turkey sausage.
  • Emu's daily need coverage for selenium is 95% higher.
  • Emu is lower in sodium.

We used Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.5%
Contains more IronIron +543.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +45%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +357.1%

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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +696.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +374.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +178.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

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
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.4%
Contains more FatsFats +575%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~63.12g
~equal in Other ~1.81g

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
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +378%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +659.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Emu Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 168kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 33.67g 15.42g Emu
Fats 2.68g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 129mg 160mg Emu
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 34mg 16mg Emu
Calcium 7mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 324mg 229mg Emu
Iron 6.89mg 1.07mg Emu
Copper 0.285mg 0.111mg Emu
Zinc 4.32mg 2.98mg Emu
Phosphorus 323mg 155mg Emu
Sodium 110mg 639mg Emu
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Emu
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.19mg Emu
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.036mg Emu
Selenium 52.1µg 0µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.054mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.165mg Emu
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 3.692mg Emu
Vitamin B5 3.647mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.208mg Emu
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.79µg Emu
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 10µg 4µg Emu
Choline 33.9mg Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 0.87g 3.839g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.079g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.175mg Emu
Threonine 0.965mg 0.686mg Emu
Isoleucine 1.094mg 0.802mg Emu
Leucine 1.859mg 1.229mg Emu
Lysine 1.981mg 1.453mg Emu
Methionine 0.638mg 0.447mg Emu
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.612mg Emu
Valine 1.121mg 0.819mg Emu
Histidine 0.737mg 0.481mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Emu Turkey 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
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Emu
Emu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 529mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.969g)
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)
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 sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.