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Roast beef vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between roast beef and emu

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and copper in emu is higher than in roast beef.
  • Emu covers your daily selenium needs 68% more than roast beef.
  • Emu has 8 times less sodium than roast beef. Roast beef has 853mg of sodium, while emu has 110mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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 14% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
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 +99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more IronIron +236.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +231.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +35%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +140%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +254.4%

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% 1% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
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% 1% 5.2% 0% 108% 149% 198% 219% 228% 275% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +544.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~3µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 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 +37.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19%
Contains more OtherOther +98.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 49% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 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 +41%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef Emu DV% diff.
Selenium 14.7µg 52.1µg 68%
Vitamin B5 0.566mg 3.647mg 62%
Iron 2.05mg 6.89mg 61%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.987mg 41%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.645mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.43mg 32%
Sodium 853mg 110mg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.581mg 10.569mg 31%
Protein 18.62g 33.67g 30%
Cholesterol 51mg 129mg 26%
Copper 0.086mg 0.285mg 22%
Phosphorus 242mg 323mg 12%
Potassium 647mg 324mg 10%
Zinc 3.2mg 4.32mg 10%
Choline 43.9mg 8%
Vitamin B12 2.04µg 2.2µg 7%
Calories 115kcal 168kcal 3%
Magnesium 20mg 34mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.26mg 2%
Fats 3.69g 2.68g 2%
Saturated fat 1.318g 0.87g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.27g 0.613g 2%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.036mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.521g 1.079g 1%
Carbs 0.64g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.64g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Calcium 5mg 7mg 0%
Sugar 0.29g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.148g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.094mg 0%
Leucine 1.859mg 0%
Lysine 1.981mg 0%
Methionine 0.638mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.121mg 0%
Histidine 0.737mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef 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
46%
Roast beef
92%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Roast beef
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Emu
Emu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 743mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.448g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.