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Ostrich vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ostrich and emu

  • Ostrich has more vitamin B12; however, emu is higher in iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need for vitamin B12 169% more than emu.
  • Ostrich has 3 times more Vitamin B12 than emu. While ostrich has 6.25µg of Vitamin B12, emu has only 2.2µg.
  • Ostrich has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked 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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
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 PotassiumPotassium +11.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +147%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.9%

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% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +184.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.1%
~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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 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 ProteinProtein +18.2%
Contains more OtherOther +290.7%
~equal in Fats ~2.68g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~61.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ostrich 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 Ostrich Emu Opinion
Calories 145kcal 168kcal Emu
Protein 28.49g 33.67g Emu
Fats 2.57g 2.68g Emu
Cholesterol 85mg 129mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 34mg Emu
Calcium 6mg 7mg Emu
Potassium 362mg 324mg Ostrich
Iron 2.79mg 6.89mg Emu
Copper 0.152mg 0.285mg Emu
Zinc 4.85mg 4.32mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 323mg Emu
Sodium 80mg 110mg Ostrich
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Emu
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.26mg Emu
Manganese 0.019mg 0.036mg Emu
Selenium 37.5µg 52.1µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.43mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.645mg Emu
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 10.569mg Emu
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 3.647mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.987mg Emu
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 2.2µg Ostrich
Folate 15µg 10µg Ostrich
Saturated Fat 1g 0.87g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 1.079g Emu
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.613g Emu
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.222mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg 0.965mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.094mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 1.859mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 1.981mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.638mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.961mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 1.121mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.737mg Emu
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Emu
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Emu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich 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
97%
Ostrich
91%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.