Emu vs Chicken breast tenders
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Emu, full rump, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Emu 112
Chicken breast 252
Protein (g)
Emu 22.8
Chicken breast 16.4
Carbs (g)
Emu 0
Chicken breast 17.6
Fat (g)
Emu 1.64
Chicken breast 12.9
Fiber (g)
Emu 0
Chicken breast 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Emu, full rump, raw — 22.8g vs 16.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Emu, full rump, raw — 112 vs 252 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Emu, full rump, 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 | 112 kcal | 252 kcal | -56% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 73.8 g | 51.3 g | +44% |
| Protein | 22.8 g | 16.4 g | +40% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.64 g | 12.9 g | -87% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 17.6 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.448 g | 3.20 g | -86% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.516 g | 5.71 g | -91% |
| Cholesterol | 85.0 mg | 45.0 mg | +89% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.360 mg | 0.324 mg | +11% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.458 mg | 0.098 mg | +367% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.50 mg | 6.51 mg | +15% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 2.75 mg | 0.994 mg | +176% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.643 mg | 0.037 mg | +1638% |
| 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 | 2.24 ug | 0.440 ug | +409% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 4.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.230 mg | 0.370 mg | -38% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 4.00 mg | 14.0 mg | -71% |
| Iron, Fe | 4.96 mg | 1.00 mg | +396% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 40.0 mg | 26.0 mg | +54% |
| Phosphorus, P | 236 mg | 216 mg | +9% |
| Potassium, K | 330 mg | 225 mg | +47% |
| Sodium, Na | 90.0 mg | 446 mg | -80% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.59 mg | 0.770 mg | +366% |
| 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 | 469 kj | 1053 kj | -55% |
| Ash | 1.14 g | 1.87 g | -39% |
| 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 | 4.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 15.0 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 | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.008 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.322 g | 2.64 g | -88% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.005 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.104 g | 0.560 g | -81% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.029 g | 0.550 g | -95% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.474 g | 5.16 g | -91% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.007 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.329 g | 2.79 g | -88% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.278 g | 2.69 g | -90% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.026 g | 0.100 g | -74% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.014 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.005 g | 0 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.151 g | 0.202 g | -25% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.654 g | 0.612 g | +7% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.742 g | 0.667 g | +11% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.26 g | 1.11 g | +14% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.34 g | 1.07 g | +26% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.433 g | 0.332 g | +30% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.165 g | 0.184 g | -10% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.651 g | 0.568 g | +15% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.487 g | 0.354 g | +38% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.760 g | 0.714 g | +6% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.03 g | 0.927 g | +11% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.500 g | 0.464 g | +8% |
| Alanine | 0.887 g | 0.802 g | +11% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.99 g | 1.31 g | +52% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.23 g | 2.45 g | -9% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.719 g | 0.713 g | +1% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.925 g | 0.751 g | +23% |
| Serine | 0.543 g | 0.589 g | -8% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.149 g | 0.110 g | +35% |
| 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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