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Turkey sausage vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between turkey sausage and emu?

  • Emu has more selenium, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and copper than turkey sausage.
  • Emu's daily need coverage for selenium is 95% higher.
  • Emu has 6 times less sodium than turkey sausage. Turkey sausage has 639mg of sodium, while emu has 110mg.

We used Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
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 +357.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.5%
Contains more IronIron +543.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +45%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 6% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +696.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +374.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +178.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
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 +575%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.4%
~equal in Water ~61.97g
~equal in Other ~1.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 38% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
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 +378%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +659.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Emu DV% diff.
Selenium 0µg 52.1µg 95%
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 73%
Iron 1.07mg 6.89mg 73%
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.987mg 60%
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 2.2µg 59%
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 10.569mg 43%
Protein 15.42g 33.67g 37%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.645mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.43mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 0.613g 27%
Phosphorus 155mg 323mg 24%
Fats 18.09g 2.68g 24%
Sodium 639mg 110mg 23%
Copper 0.111mg 0.285mg 19%
Saturated fat 3.839g 0.87g 13%
Zinc 2.98mg 4.32mg 12%
Cholesterol 160mg 129mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 5.158g 1.079g 10%
Choline 33.9mg 6%
Magnesium 16mg 34mg 4%
Calories 235kcal 168kcal 3%
Potassium 229mg 324mg 3%
Calcium 32mg 7mg 3%
Manganese 0.036mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Folate 4µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin D 17IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Carbs 1.56g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 1.56g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.26mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.802mg 1.094mg 0%
Leucine 1.229mg 1.859mg 0%
Lysine 1.453mg 1.981mg 0%
Methionine 0.447mg 0.638mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.819mg 1.121mg 0%
Histidine 0.481mg 0.737mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g 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
Turkey sausage 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
23%
Turkey sausage
92%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Emu
Emu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 529mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.969g)
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)
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 sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.