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Grouse vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between grouse and emu

  • Grouse has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, emu is richer in iron, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Emu covers your daily iron needs 79% more than grouse.
  • Grouse contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw and Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Grouse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more IronIron +1087.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +391.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +747.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125%
~equal in Magnesium ~34mg
~equal in Potassium ~324mg

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.
Grouse
4
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% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +923.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~10.569mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
1
26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.8%
Contains more FatsFats +204.5%
Contains more OtherOther +572%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
1
43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Emu
Emu
2
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.87 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.613 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2469%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +364.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouse Emu Opinion
Calories 112kcal 168kcal Emu
Protein 25.94g 33.67g Emu
Fats 0.88g 2.68g Emu
Cholesterol 40mg 129mg Grouse
Magnesium 32mg 34mg Emu
Calcium 5mg 7mg Emu
Potassium 311mg 324mg Emu
Iron 0.58mg 6.89mg Emu
Copper 0.058mg 0.285mg Emu
Zinc 0.51mg 4.32mg Emu
Phosphorus 229mg 323mg Emu
Sodium 50mg 110mg Grouse
Vitamin A 16IU 11IU Grouse
Vitamin A 5µg 3µg Grouse
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.26mg Grouse
Manganese 0.016mg 0.036mg Emu
Selenium 52.1µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.43mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.645mg Emu
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 10.569mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 3.647mg Emu
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.987mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 2.2µg Grouse
Folate 10µg Emu
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.87g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.042g 1.079g Emu
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.613g Emu
Tryptophan 0.222mg Emu
Threonine 0.965mg Emu
Isoleucine 1.094mg Emu
Leucine 1.859mg Emu
Lysine 1.981mg Emu
Methionine 0.638mg Emu
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Emu
Valine 1.121mg Emu
Histidine 0.737mg Emu
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.01g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0.015g Emu
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.003g Emu
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g Grouse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grouse Emu
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
74%
Grouse
91%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Grouse
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Emu
Emu is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/nutrients
  2. Emu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172834/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.