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Emu, fan fillet, raw

Poultry Per 100 g · Per 100g serving
Data sources: 51 AFCD 31 SR Legacy
Also available: Cooked, Broiled

Emu, fan fillet, raw is a poultry at 116 calories per 100g. It is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 and Pantothenic Acid (B5), providing 279% and 54% of the Daily Value respectively. This poultry is high in protein, virtually fat-free. Poultry provides lean, complete protein along with B vitamins and minerals. The nutrient profile differs substantially between light and dark meat, and between skin-on and skinless preparations. Our database tracks 82 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

116
Calories
kcal
24.7
Protein
g
0.80
Fat
g
0
Carbs
g
0
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

☀️
Vitamin B12
6.7 µg
279% DV
☀️
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
2.7 mg
54% DV
☀️
Vitamin B6
0.63 mg
48% DV

Data for 82 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water AFCD74.3g
2%
Calories AFCD116kcal
Energy (kJ) SR432kj
Protein AFCD24.7g
44%
Total Fat SR0.80g
Carbohydrate AFCD0g
Fiber AFCD0g
Total Sugars AFCD0g
Starch AFCD0g
Ash AFCD1.2g
Minerals 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium AFCD4.0mg
0%
Iron AFCD3.6mg
45%
Magnesium AFCD27.0mg
7%
Phosphorus AFCD236mg
34%
Potassium AFCD347mg
10%
Sodium AFCD43.0mg
3%
Zinc AFCD0.30mg
3%
Copper AFCD0mg
Manganese AFCD0mg
Selenium AFCD24.0µg
44%
Vitamins 23
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) AFCD0µg
Vitamin A (IU) SR0IU
Retinol AFCD0µg
Beta-Carotene AFCD0µg
Alpha-Carotene SR0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin SR0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR0µg
Vitamin C AFCD0mg
Vitamin D (IU) AFCD3.7IU
Vitamin D2 AFCD0µg
Vitamin D3 AFCD0.20µg
Vitamin E AFCD0.20mg
1%
Thiamin (B1) AFCD0.12mg
10%
Riboflavin (B2) AFCD0.01mg
1%
Niacin (B3) AFCD7.4mg
46%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR2.7mg
54%
Vitamin B6 AFCD0.63mg
48%
Folate AFCD40.0µg
10%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) AFCD40.0µg
Folate (DFE) AFCD40.0µg
Vitamin B12 AFCD6.7µg
279%
Fatty Acids 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat AFCD0.64g
Monounsaturated Fat AFCD0.68g
Polyunsaturated Fat AFCD0.36g
Trans Fat AFCD0.008g
Cholesterol AFCD50.0mg
Omega-3 ALA AFCD0g
Omega-3 EPA AFCD0g
Omega-3 DPA AFCD0.005g
Omega-3 DHA AFCD0.003g
Individual Fatty Acids 8
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caprylic Acid (8:0) AFCD0.01g
Capric Acid (10:0) AFCD0.40g
Lauric Acid (12:0) AFCD0.23g
Myristic Acid (14:0) AFCD0.06g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR0.13g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR0.07g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) AFCD0.25g
2%
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.004g
Amino Acids 19
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan AFCD0.16g
Threonine SR0.65g
Isoleucine SR0.73g
Leucine SR1.2g
Lysine SR1.3g
Methionine SR0.43g
Cystine SR0.16g
Phenylalanine SR0.64g
Tyrosine SR0.48g
Valine SR0.75g
Arginine SR1.0g
Histidine SR0.49g
Alanine SR0.88g
Aspartic Acid SR2.0g
Glutamic Acid SR2.2g
Glycine SR0.71g
Proline SR0.91g
Serine SR0.54g
Hydroxyproline SR0.15g
Other 3
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine AFCD0mg
Theobromine SR0mg
Alcohol AFCD0g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

69
NRF9.3 Score
Good · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

✔ Synergies — nutrients that help each other

Vitamin B12 + Folate●●

Vitamin B12 and folate are metabolically interdependent. B12 is needed to convert methyltetrahydrofolate back to tetrahydrofolate, enabling folate to participate in DNA synthesis.

Green et al., Nat Rev Dis Primers, 2017

Vitamin B6 + Magnesium●●

Vitamin B6 may enhance intracellular magnesium accumulation. Combined supplementation has shown greater benefits for stress and anxiety than magnesium alone.

Pouteau et al., PLoS One, 2018

Vitamin B6 + Folate●●

Vitamin B6 is a cofactor in folate-dependent one-carbon metabolism. Together with B12, these three nutrients regulate homocysteine levels.

Selhub, J Nutr Health Aging, 2002

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Folate vs Vitamin B12●●

High folate intake can mask vitamin B12 deficiency by correcting the megaloblastic anaemia while allowing neurological damage to progress undetected.

Mills et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 2003

Amino Acid Profile

Essential amino acid composition compared to the WHO/FAO adult reference pattern. The Amino Acid Score indicates protein quality — 100 means all essential amino acid requirements are met.

78
Amino Acid Score
Good
Valine
Limiting Amino Acid
19
Amino Acids Tracked

Tip: The limiting amino acid is Valine. Pair with dairy, meat, and soy for a complete amino acid profile.

All Amino Acids (19)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Tryptophan0.166.6
Threonine0.6526.1
Isoleucine0.7329.6
Leucine1.250.3
Lysine1.353.6
Methionine0.4317.3
Cystine0.166.6
Phenylalanine0.6426.0
Tyrosine0.4819.4
Valine0.7530.3
Arginine1.041.0
Histidine0.4920.0
Alanine0.8835.4
Aspartic Acid2.079.3
Glutamic Acid2.288.9
Glycine0.7128.7
Proline0.9136.9
Serine0.5421.7
Hydroxyproline0.156.0

Fatty Acid Profile

Breakdown of fat types per 100g. A healthy fat profile favours unsaturated fats (mono + poly) and a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.

0.64g
Saturated
0.68g
Monounsaturated
0.36g
Polyunsaturated
1:29.4
Omega-3 : Omega-6 Ratio
Omega-6 dominant — ideal range is 1:1 to 1:4
Omega Fatty Acids
DHA (22:6 n-3)0.003 g
DPA (22:5 n-3)0.005 g
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)0.25 g

How Cooking Changes Nutrients

Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Chicken” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.

Key insights
Vitamin B6 loses up to 42% when simmered. Roasted retains 80%.

Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.

USDA Retention Factors

Insulin Response

The Insulin Index (II) measures the actual insulin response to food on a scale where white bread = 100. Unlike the Glycemic Index (which only measures blood sugar), the II captures the full hormonal response — including the effect of protein and fat on insulin secretion. This is why high-protein foods like meat and dairy can have significant insulin scores despite having low or zero GI values.

31
Insulin Index
Moderate Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 31
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
Macro Model ●● Estimated from macronutrient composition (R²=0.49)

Source: Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Poultry Meat” category.

9.9
kg CO₂e / kg
High Impact
12.2
m² land / kg
Land Use
660
L water / kg
Water Use
65.6
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions9.9 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use12.2 m² / kg
Water Use660 L / kg
Eutrophication48.7 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification65.6 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Global Supply: Meat

Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Meat” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.

1.
Tonga
755
2.
Mongolia
643
3.
Argentina
571
4.
China; Macao SAR
546
5.
Marshall Islands
539
6.
Ireland
532
7.
Bahamas
527
8.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
516
9.
Nauru
510
10.
Belarus
498

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+56%
1961: 156 kcal2023: 244 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Emu, fan fillet, raw?

Emu, fan fillet, raw contains 116 kcal per 100 grams, making it a moderate-calorie food. The energy comes from 24.7g of protein (85% of calories), 0.80g of fat (6%), and 0g of carbohydrates (0%). Protein is the primary energy source.

What is Emu, fan fillet, raw most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Emu, fan fillet, raw is Vitamin B12, providing 6.7 µg per 100g (279% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Pantothenic Acid (B5) (54% DV). Our database tracks 82 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Emu, fan fillet, raw high in protein?

With 24.7g per 100 grams, Emu, fan fillet, raw is a high-protein food. Protein accounts for 85% of its total calories, making it suitable for diets focused on protein intake.

How much fiber is in Emu, fan fillet, raw?

Emu, fan fillet, raw contains no dietary fiber. This is typical for animal-derived food. Pair with plant-based foods to ensure adequate fiber intake.

What is the insulin index of Emu, fan fillet, raw?

Emu, fan fillet, raw has a moderate insulin response (II: 31) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This is a typical insulin response for most mixed foods. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.