Emu vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between emu and beef
- Emu is richer in vitamin B5, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B2, yet beef is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef is 84% higher.
- Emu contains 8 times more vitamin B5 than beef. Emu contains 3.647mg of vitamin B5, while beef contains 0.481mg.
- Beef contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +142.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +193.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +105.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.9% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +481.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +658.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +91.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 4.21µg | 84% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.647mg | 0.481mg | 63% |
| Selenium | 52.1µg | 25.4µg | 49% |
| Iron | 6.89mg | 3.04mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.43mg | 0.074mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.569mg | 5.76mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.987mg | 0.669mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.285mg | 0.097mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.645mg | 0.4mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 85mg | 15% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 14% | |
| Protein | 33.67g | 27.55g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 323mg | 259mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.87g | 2.595g | 8% |
| Fats | 2.68g | 6.54g | 6% |
| Zinc | 4.32mg | 3.7mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.079g | 2.734g | 4% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 0.349g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 7mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 324mg | 352mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.036mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.613g | 0.532g | 1% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.013g | 1% | |
| Calories | 168kcal | 169kcal | 0% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 20g | 16g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 50kcal | 61kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 60g | 59g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.9 | 1.3 | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 3 IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.534mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.094mg | 1.52mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.859mg | 2.833mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.981mg | 3.178mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.638mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.299mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.121mg | 1.603mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.737mg | 1.244mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.01g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.015g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.003g | 0.002g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +153.4% |
