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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 amount of sodium in emu is lower.

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% 2% 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% 0.66% 5.2% 0% 108% 149% 198% 219% 228% 275% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +209.1%
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 Opinion
Calories 226kcal 168kcal Turkey bacon
Protein 15.94g 33.67g Emu
Fats 16.93g 2.68g Turkey bacon
Net carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.89g 0g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 86mg 129mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 16mg 34mg Emu
Calcium 80mg 7mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 324mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 6.89mg Emu
Copper 0.068mg 0.285mg Emu
Zinc 2.54mg 4.32mg Emu
Phosphorus 222mg 323mg Emu
Sodium 1069mg 110mg Emu
Vitamin A 34IU 11IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 10µg 3µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.26mg Emu
Manganese 0.019mg 0.036mg Emu
Selenium 15.8µg 52.1µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.43mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.645mg Emu
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 10.569mg Emu
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 3.647mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.987mg Emu
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 2.2µg Emu
Folate 10µg 10µg
Trans Fat 0.184g Emu
Saturated Fat 4.52g 0.87g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 1.079g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 0.613g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.222mg Emu
Threonine 0.965mg Emu
Isoleucine 1.094mg Emu
Leucine 1.859mg Emu
Lysine 1.981mg Emu
Methionine 0.638mg Emu
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Emu
Valine 1.121mg Emu
Histidine 0.737mg Emu
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.01g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.015g Emu
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon

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
91%
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.