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Turkey bacon vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turkey bacon and emu

  • Turkey bacon contains less iron, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and copper than emu.
  • Emu's daily need coverage for iron is 69% higher.
  • Emu contains 10 times less sodium than turkey bacon. Turkey bacon contains 1069mg of sodium, while emu contains 110mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey bacon, unprepared 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 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
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 +1042.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more IronIron +392.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +319.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +229.7%
~equal in Potassium ~324mg

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% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 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 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +162.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +440.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +304.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +84.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 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 +531.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +103%
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.2%
~equal in Water ~61.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 40% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 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 +476.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +666.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Emu DV% diff.
Iron 1.4mg 6.89mg 69%
Selenium 15.8µg 52.1µg 66%
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 3.647mg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.987mg 57%
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 2.2µg 42%
Sodium 1069mg 110mg 42%
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 10.569mg 41%
Protein 15.94g 33.67g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.43mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.645mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 0.613g 27%
Copper 0.068mg 0.285mg 24%
Fats 16.93g 2.68g 22%
Saturated fat 4.52g 0.87g 17%
Zinc 2.54mg 4.32mg 16%
Phosphorus 222mg 323mg 14%
Cholesterol 86mg 129mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 6.223g 1.079g 13%
Calcium 80mg 7mg 7%
Magnesium 16mg 34mg 4%
Calories 226kcal 168kcal 3%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.036mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.26mg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 3µg 1%
Potassium 349mg 324mg 1%
Carbs 1.89g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.89g 0g N/A
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Trans fat 0.184g 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 0.006g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon 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
30%
Turkey bacon
92%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 959mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.65g)
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 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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.