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Luncheon meat vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between luncheon meat and emu

  • Luncheon meat contains less iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B1, and selenium than emu.
  • Emu's daily need coverage for iron is 74% higher.
  • Emu contains 7 times less Sodium than luncheon meat. Luncheon meat contains 820mg of Sodium, while emu contains 110mg.
  • The amount of sodium in emu is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more IronIron +610.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +850%
Contains more ZincZinc +100.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36%
~equal in Potassium ~324mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.036mg

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% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +235.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +494.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +139.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 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 +376.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +67.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.4%
~equal in Water ~61.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 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 +426.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Luncheon meat Emu
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 Luncheon meat Emu Opinion
Calories 189kcal 168kcal Luncheon meat
Protein 17.5g 33.67g Emu
Fats 12.77g 2.68g Luncheon meat
Net carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Cholesterol 78mg 129mg Luncheon meat
Magnesium 18mg 34mg Emu
Calcium 5mg 7mg Emu
Potassium 300mg 324mg Emu
Iron 0.97mg 6.89mg Emu
Copper 0.03mg 0.285mg Emu
Zinc 2.15mg 4.32mg Emu
Phosphorus 170mg 323mg Emu
Sodium 820mg 110mg Emu
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Emu
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.26mg Emu
Manganese 0.037mg 0.036mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg 52.1µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.43mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.645mg Emu
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 10.569mg Emu
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 3.647mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.987mg Emu
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 2.2µg Emu
Folate 0µg 10µg Emu
Choline 63.9mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 0.87g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 1.079g Luncheon meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 0.613g Luncheon meat
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 0g 0.01g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Emu
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g 0.003g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Emu
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
33%
Luncheon meat
91%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.074g)
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

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.