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Steak vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between steak and emu

  • Steak is richer in zinc, yet emu is richer in iron, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for emu is 56% higher.
  • Steak contains 10 times more saturated fat than emu. Steak contains 8.443g of saturated fat, while emu contains 0.87g.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
Steak
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
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 +71.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.1%
Contains more IronIron +187.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +235.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.8%

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.
Steak
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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% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 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% 1% 5.2% 0% 108% 149% 198% 219% 228% 275% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +481.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.2µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
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25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 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 +609.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.5%
Contains more WaterWater +11.5%
Contains more OtherOther +211.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 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 +750%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Emu
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Emu DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 73%
Iron 2.4mg 6.89mg 56%
Selenium 31.8µg 52.1µg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.987mg 37%
Saturated fat 8.443g 0.87g 34%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 10.569mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.43mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.645mg 26%
Fats 19.02g 2.68g 25%
Phosphorus 163mg 323mg 23%
Copper 0.085mg 0.285mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 1.079g 20%
Protein 24.85g 33.67g 18%
Zinc 6.34mg 4.32mg 18%
Cholesterol 78mg 129mg 17%
Calories 271kcal 168kcal 5%
Magnesium 23mg 34mg 3%
Manganese 0.036mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Sodium 58mg 110mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.613g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 279mg 324mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 6µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 2.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 1.094mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 1.859mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 1.981mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0.638mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 1.121mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0.737mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 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
Steak 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
45%
Steak
92%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.573g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Emu
Emu is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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)

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.