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Headcheese vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between headcheese and emu

  • Headcheese contains less selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and zinc than emu.
  • Emu's daily need coverage for selenium is 95% higher.
  • Emu contains 9 times less sodium than headcheese. Headcheese contains 941mg of sodium, while emu contains 110mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Headcheese, pork 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.8% 2.7% 56% 41% 26% 24% 123% 0% 0.55%
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 more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +277.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +945.2%
Contains more IronIron +359.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +345.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +476.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52000%

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.
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% 5% 14% 5.8% 27% 8.3% 0% 44% 131% 8.5% 1.5% 57%
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%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1769.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +460.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2302%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +419.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +109.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.26mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 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 FatsFats +306.7%
Contains more WaterWater +19.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.5%
Contains more OtherOther +17.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 55% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.134 g
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +419.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Emu DV% diff.
Selenium 0.1µg 52.1µg 95%
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 73%
Iron 1.5mg 6.89mg 67%
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 10.569mg 63%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.987mg 61%
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 2.2µg 48%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.645mg 41%
Protein 13.83g 33.67g 40%
Phosphorus 56mg 323mg 38%
Sodium 941mg 110mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.43mg 34%
Zinc 0.97mg 4.32mg 30%
Cholesterol 69mg 129mg 20%
Choline 104.1mg 19%
Copper 0.122mg 0.285mg 18%
Fats 10.9g 2.68g 13%
Saturated fat 3.402g 0.87g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.601g 1.079g 11%
Potassium 31mg 324mg 9%
Magnesium 9mg 34mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin D 37IU 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 0.613g 3%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3%
Manganese 0.036mg 2%
Folate 2µg 10µg 2%
Calories 157kcal 168kcal 1%
Calcium 16mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.26mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
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 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Headcheese Emu
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
23%
Headcheese
92%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 831mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.532g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.