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Lamb shoulder vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lamb shoulder and emu

  • Lamb shoulder has less vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and copper than emu.
  • Emu covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 67% more than lamb shoulder.
  • Lamb shoulder has 10 times more saturated fat than emu. While lamb shoulder has 8.74g of saturated fat, emu has only 0.87g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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 16% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
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 +157.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.1%
Contains more IronIron +239.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.1%
~equal in Zinc ~4.32mg

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% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +15.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +413.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +722.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 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 +655.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.4%
Contains more WaterWater +10.8%
Contains more OtherOther +28.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 45% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
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 +669.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +162.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb shoulder Emu
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Emu DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.987mg 67%
Iron 2.03mg 6.89mg 61%
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 3.647mg 59%
Selenium 25.4µg 52.1µg 49%
Saturated fat 8.74g 0.87g 36%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.645mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.43mg 28%
Fats 20.24g 2.68g 27%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 10.569mg 24%
Protein 22.53g 33.67g 22%
Phosphorus 183mg 323mg 20%
Copper 0.113mg 0.285mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 8.3g 1.079g 18%
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.2µg 15%
Cholesterol 92mg 129mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 0.613g 7%
Calories 279kcal 168kcal 6%
Magnesium 23mg 34mg 3%
Folate 20µg 10µg 3%
Sodium 65mg 110mg 2%
Potassium 259mg 324mg 2%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.036mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.26mg 1%
Zinc 4.48mg 4.32mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.964mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.087mg 1.094mg 0%
Leucine 1.753mg 1.859mg 0%
Lysine 1.99mg 1.981mg 0%
Methionine 0.578mg 0.638mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 1.121mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb shoulder 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
47%
Lamb shoulder
92%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.87g)
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 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. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.