Emu vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are emu and elk meat different?
- Emu is higher in selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, elk meat is richer in vitamin B12 and copper.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for emu is 76% higher.
- Emu contains 3 times more vitamin B5 than elk meat. While emu contains 3.647mg of vitamin B5, elk meat contains only 1.212mg.
- Elk meat has less cholesterol.
Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +17.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +396.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +198.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +34.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 52.1µg | 10.5µg | 76% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.647mg | 1.212mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.987mg | 0.485mg | 39% |
| Iron | 6.89mg | 4.07mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 2.96µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.569mg | 6.143mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.43mg | 0.144mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.645mg | 0.37mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 72mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.285mg | 0.349mg | 7% |
| Protein | 33.67g | 30.76g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 323mg | 285mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 50mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.613g | 0.161g | 3% |
| Potassium | 324mg | 392mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 4.32mg | 4.12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.87g | 1.342g | 2% |
| Fats | 2.68g | 3.41g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.036mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Calories | 168kcal | 162kcal | 0% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 20g | 19g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 50kcal | 53kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 60g | 62g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.9 | 0.84 | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Folate | 10µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.079g | 0.97g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.236mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.094mg | 1.291mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.859mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.981mg | 2.513mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.638mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.121mg | 1.428mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.737mg | 0.948mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.003g | 0.002g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.2% |
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Protein
~30.76g
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Carbs
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Water
~64.93g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +280.7% |





