Emu vs Chicken breast tenders
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Emu, fan fillet, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Emu 103
Chicken breast 252
Protein (g)
Emu 22.5
Chicken breast 16.4
Carbs (g)
Emu 0
Chicken breast 17.6
Fat (g)
Emu 0.800
Chicken breast 12.9
Fiber (g)
Emu 0
Chicken breast 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Emu, fan fillet, raw — 22.5g vs 16.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Emu, fan fillet, raw — 103 vs 252 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Emu, fan fillet, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Emu | Chicken breast tenders | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 103 kcal | 252 kcal | -59% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 74.6 g | 51.3 g | +45% |
| Protein | 22.5 g | 16.4 g | +38% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.800 g | 12.9 g | -94% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 17.6 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.201 g | 3.20 g | -94% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.319 g | 5.71 g | -94% |
| Cholesterol | 71.0 mg | 45.0 mg | +58% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.267 mg | 0.324 mg | -18% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.451 mg | 0.098 mg | +360% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.40 mg | 6.51 mg | +14% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 2.71 mg | 0.994 mg | +172% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.634 mg | 0.037 mg | +1614% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 13.0 ug | 12.0 ug | +8% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 40.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 6.67 ug | 0.440 ug | +1416% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.220 mg | 0.370 mg | -41% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 3.00 mg | 14.0 mg | -79% |
| Iron, Fe | 4.50 mg | 1.00 mg | +350% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 42.0 mg | 26.0 mg | +62% |
| Phosphorus, P | 236 mg | 216 mg | +9% |
| Potassium, K | 300 mg | 225 mg | +33% |
| Sodium, Na | 120 mg | 446 mg | -73% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.50 mg | 0.770 mg | +355% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.211 mg | 0.316 mg | -33% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.029 mg | 0.235 mg | -88% |
| Selenium, Se | 32.5 ug | 30.6 ug | +6% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 432 kj | 1053 kj | -59% |
| Ash | 1.10 g | 1.87 g | -41% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 13.0 ug | 12.0 ug | +8% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 13.0 ug | 12.0 ug | +8% |
| Betaine | — | 30.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 4.20 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.130 g | 2.64 g | -95% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.069 g | 0.560 g | -88% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.026 g | 0.550 g | -95% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.290 g | 5.16 g | -94% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.109 g | 2.79 g | -96% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.083 g | 2.69 g | -97% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.004 g | 0.100 g | -96% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.022 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.149 g | 0.202 g | -26% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.645 g | 0.612 g | +5% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.731 g | 0.667 g | +10% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.24 g | 1.11 g | +12% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.32 g | 1.07 g | +24% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.427 g | 0.332 g | +29% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.163 g | 0.184 g | -11% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.642 g | 0.568 g | +13% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.480 g | 0.354 g | +36% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.749 g | 0.714 g | +5% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.01 g | 0.927 g | +9% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.493 g | 0.464 g | +6% |
| Alanine | 0.875 g | 0.802 g | +9% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.96 g | 1.31 g | +50% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.20 g | 2.45 g | -10% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.708 g | 0.713 g | -1% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.912 g | 0.751 g | +21% |
| Serine | 0.535 g | 0.589 g | -9% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.147 g | 0.110 g | +34% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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