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Veal vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between veal and emu

  • The amount of iron, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B3, and phosphorus in emu is higher than in veal.
  • Emu covers your daily iron needs 74% more than veal.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Veal, ground, cooked, broiled 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.
Veal
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 5.1% 30% 37% 34% 106% 93% 11% 4.6% 75%
Emu
Emu
6
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 +142.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more IronIron +596%
Contains more CopperCopper +176.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +280.3%
~equal in Potassium ~324mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.036mg

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.
Veal
2
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% 3% 0% 18% 62% 151% 70% 90% 159% 3% 8.3% 52%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +214.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +73.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veal
2
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Emu
Emu
2
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 +182.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.1%
Contains more OtherOther +29.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~61.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veal
1
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 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 +163.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Veal 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 Veal Emu Opinion
Calories 172kcal 168kcal Veal
Protein 24.38g 33.67g Emu
Fats 7.56g 2.68g Veal
Cholesterol 103mg 129mg Veal
Magnesium 24mg 34mg Emu
Calcium 17mg 7mg Veal
Potassium 337mg 324mg Veal
Iron 0.99mg 6.89mg Emu
Copper 0.103mg 0.285mg Emu
Zinc 3.87mg 4.32mg Emu
Phosphorus 217mg 323mg Emu
Sodium 83mg 110mg Veal
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Emu
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.26mg Emu
Manganese 0.035mg 0.036mg Emu
Selenium 13.7µg 52.1µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.43mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.645mg Emu
Vitamin B3 8.03mg 10.569mg Emu
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 3.647mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.39mg 0.987mg Emu
Vitamin B12 1.27µg 2.2µg Emu
Vitamin K 1.2µg Veal
Folate 11µg 10µg Veal
Choline 95mg Veal
Saturated Fat 3.04g 0.87g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 2.84g 1.079g Veal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g 0.613g Emu
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.222mg Veal
Threonine 1.065mg 0.965mg Veal
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.094mg Veal
Leucine 1.94mg 1.859mg Veal
Lysine 2.009mg 1.981mg Veal
Methionine 0.569mg 0.638mg Emu
Phenylalanine 0.984mg 0.961mg Veal
Valine 1.347mg 1.121mg Veal
Histidine 0.885mg 0.737mg Veal
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Emu
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Emu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Veal 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
47%
Veal
91%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Veal
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veal
Veal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.17g)
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 - $2.2)
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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.