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Turkey ham vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between turkey ham and emu?

  • Emu is richer than turkey ham in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Emu's daily need coverage for iron is 74% more.
  • Turkey ham has 8 times more sodium than emu. While turkey ham has 909mg of sodium, emu has only 110mg.

We used USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled types in this article.

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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% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.1%
Contains more IronIron +589%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.4%
~equal in Calcium ~7mg

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% 5.3% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 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 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1545%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +175%
~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
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 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 +49.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18.6%
Contains more OtherOther +84.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 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 +23.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey ham 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 ham Emu DV% diff.
Iron 1mg 6.89mg 74%
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 73%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.987mg 71%
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 2.2µg 58%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 10.569mg 40%
Protein 16.3g 33.67g 35%
Sodium 909mg 110mg 35%
Copper 0.285mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.645mg 29%
Selenium 38.2µg 52.1µg 25%
Cholesterol 64mg 129mg 22%
Zinc 2.1mg 4.32mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.43mg 17%
Phosphorus 289mg 323mg 5%
Magnesium 16mg 34mg 4%
Folate 10µg 3%
Calories 118kcal 168kcal 3%
Manganese 0.036mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Potassium 253mg 324mg 2%
Fats 4g 2.68g 2%
Saturated fat 1.2g 0.87g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 0.613g 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 3µg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.337g 1.079g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0g N/A
Calcium 7mg 7mg 0%
Sugar 1.2g 0g 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 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham 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
24%
Turkey ham
92%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Emu
Emu is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 799mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.33g)
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. 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.