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Emu, inside drum, raw

Poultry Per 100 g · Per 100g serving

Emu, inside drum, raw is a poultry at 108 calories per 100g. It is an excellent source of Vitamin B12, Iron and Selenium, providing 94%, 65% and 57% of the Daily Value respectively. This poultry is high in protein. 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 72 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

108
Calories
kcal
22.2
Protein
g
1.5
Fat
g
0
Carbs
g
0
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

☀️
Vitamin B12
2.3 µg
94% DV
💎
Iron
5.2 mg
65% DV
💎
Selenium
31.4 µg
57% DV

Data for 72 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 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water SR74.7g
2%
Calories SR108kcal
Energy (kJ) SR453kj
Protein SR22.2g
40%
Total Fat SR1.5g
Carbohydrate SR0g
Fiber SR0g
Total Sugars SR0g
Ash SR1.1g
Minerals 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium SR4.0mg
0%
Iron SR5.2mg
65%
Magnesium SR26.0mg
6%
Phosphorus SR229mg
33%
Potassium SR318mg
9%
Sodium SR102mg
7%
Zinc SR4.3mg
39%
Copper SR0.20mg
23%
Manganese SR0.03mg
1%
Selenium SR31.4µg
57%
Vitamins 20
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) SR17.0µg
2%
Vitamin A (IU) SR5.0IU
Retinol SR5.0µg
Beta-Carotene SR0µg
Alpha-Carotene SR0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin SR0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR0µg
Vitamin C SR0mg
Vitamin E SR0.22mg
2%
Thiamin (B1) SR0.42mg
35%
Riboflavin (B2) SR0.45mg
34%
Niacin (B3) SR7.3mg
46%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR2.7mg
54%
Vitamin B6 SR0.63mg
48%
Folate SR12.0µg
3%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) SR12.0µg
Folate (DFE) SR12.0µg
Vitamin B12 SR2.3µg
94%
Fatty Acids 6
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat SR0.39g
Monounsaturated Fat SR0.53g
Polyunsaturated Fat SR0.26g
Cholesterol SR67.0mg
Omega-3 EPA SR0.002g
Omega-3 DHA SR0.005g
Individual Fatty Acids 5
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Myristic Acid (14:0) SR0.006g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR0.28g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR0.10g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) SR0.21g
1%
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.02g
Amino Acids 19
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan SR0.15g
Threonine SR0.64g
Isoleucine SR0.72g
Leucine SR1.2g
Lysine SR1.3g
Methionine SR0.42g
Cystine SR0.16g
Phenylalanine SR0.63g
Tyrosine SR0.47g
Valine SR0.74g
Arginine SR1.0g
Histidine SR0.49g
Alanine SR0.86g
Aspartic Acid SR1.9g
Glutamic Acid SR2.2g
Glycine SR0.70g
Proline SR0.90g
Serine SR0.53g
Hydroxyproline SR0.14g
Other 3
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine SR0mg
Theobromine SR0mg
Alcohol SR0g

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.

78
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 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

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Zinc vs Copper●●●

High zinc intake induces metallothionein in enterocytes, which traps copper and blocks its absorption. Prolonged high-dose zinc can cause copper deficiency.

Prasad et al., JAMA, 1978; Fosmire, Am J Clin Nutr, 1990

Zinc vs Iron●●

Zinc and non-heme iron compete for the same intestinal transporter (DMT1). High doses of one can reduce absorption of the other when taken simultaneously.

Rossander-Hulten et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1991

Potassium vs Sodium●●

High potassium intake promotes renal sodium excretion and attenuates the blood pressure–raising effect of sodium. A higher K:Na ratio is associated with lower cardiovascular risk.

Aburto et al., BMJ, 2013

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.

85
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
Tryptophan0.156.6
Threonine0.6428.7
Isoleucine0.7232.5
Leucine1.255.2
Lysine1.358.8
Methionine0.4218.9
Cystine0.167.2
Phenylalanine0.6328.5
Tyrosine0.4721.3
Valine0.7433.3
Arginine1.045.0
Histidine0.4921.9
Alanine0.8638.9
Aspartic Acid1.987.0
Glutamic Acid2.297.6
Glycine0.7031.5
Proline0.9040.5
Serine0.5323.8
Hydroxyproline0.146.5

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.

0.39g
Saturated
0.53g
Monounsaturated
0.26g
Polyunsaturated
1:30.6
Omega-3 : Omega-6 Ratio
Omega-6 dominant — ideal range is 1:1 to 1:4
Omega Fatty Acids
EPA (20:5 n-3)0.002 g
DHA (22:6 n-3)0.005 g
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)0.21 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.

30
Insulin Index
Low Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 30
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, inside drum, raw?

Emu, inside drum, raw contains 108 kcal per 100 grams, making it a moderate-calorie food. The energy comes from 22.2g of protein (82% of calories), 1.5g of fat (12%), and 0g of carbohydrates (0%). Protein is the primary energy source.

What is Emu, inside drum, raw most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Emu, inside drum, raw is Vitamin B12, providing 2.3 µg per 100g (94% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Iron (65% DV). Our database tracks 72 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Emu, inside drum, raw high in protein?

With 22.2g per 100 grams, Emu, inside drum, raw is a high-protein food. Protein accounts for 82% of its total calories, making it suitable for diets focused on protein intake.

How much fiber is in Emu, inside drum, raw?

Emu, inside drum, 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, inside drum, raw?

Emu, inside drum, raw has a low insulin response (II: 30) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This means it triggers relatively little insulin secretion, which may be relevant for those managing insulin sensitivity or following low-insulin dietary strategies. 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.