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Mutton vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mutton and emu different?

  • Mutton is richer in vitamin B12, while emu is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, and copper.
  • Mutton covers your daily need for vitamin B12 93% more than emu.
  • Mutton contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than emu. Mutton contains 5.142g of Saturated Fat, while emu contains 0.87g.
  • Emu is lower in saturated Fat.

Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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.
Mutton
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
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 +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.3%
Contains more IronIron +44.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +359.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~34mg
~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.
Mutton
3
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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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 EVitamin E +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +101.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +306.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161.8%
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
Mutton
2
33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
Emu
Emu
3
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 +313.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.8%
Contains more OtherOther +20%
~equal in Protein ~33.67g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
2
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Emu
Emu
1
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 +313.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mutton 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 vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Emu Opinion
Calories 234kcal 168kcal Mutton
Protein 33.43g 33.67g Emu
Fats 11.09g 2.68g Mutton
Net carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Cholesterol 109mg 129mg Mutton
Magnesium 31mg 34mg Emu
Calcium 10mg 7mg Mutton
Potassium 409mg 324mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 6.89mg Emu
Copper 0.062mg 0.285mg Emu
Zinc 5.93mg 4.32mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 323mg Emu
Sodium 135mg 110mg Emu
Vitamin A 11IU Emu
Vitamin A 3µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.26mg Mutton
Manganese 0.033mg 0.036mg Emu
Selenium 38µg 52.1µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.43mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.645mg Emu
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 10.569mg Emu
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 3.647mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.987mg Emu
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 2.2µg Mutton
Folate 0µg 10µg Emu
Choline 100.6mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 0.87g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 1.079g Mutton
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.613g Mutton
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.222mg Mutton
Threonine 1.403mg 0.965mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 1.094mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 1.859mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 1.981mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.638mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 0.961mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 1.121mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 0.737mg Mutton
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Emu
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g Emu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mutton Emu
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
75%
Mutton
91%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.