Lamb leg vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lamb leg and emu different?
- Emu is higher than lamb leg in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Emu covers your daily need for iron, 65% more than lamb leg.
- Lamb leg contains 9 times more saturated fat than emu. Lamb leg contains 7.43g of saturated fat, while emu contains 0.87g.
Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled types were used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +315.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +152.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +151.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +13.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +230.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +428.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +558% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +536.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140% |
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Carbs
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Water
~61.97g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +548.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +120.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.66mg | 6.89mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.987mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 3.647mg | 59% |
| Selenium | 20.7µg | 52.1µg | 57% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.645mg | 32% |
| Protein | 17.91g | 33.67g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 7.43g | 0.87g | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 10.569mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.43mg | 25% |
| Fats | 17.07g | 2.68g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 323mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 129mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.285mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7g | 1.079g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 2.2µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 3.32mg | 4.32mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 0.613g | 5% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 168kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 34mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 110mg | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 324mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 1.094mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.393mg | 1.859mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.582mg | 1.981mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.967mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Emu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Emu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)