The meat of the bird is red in colour and called as red meat. It provides protein suppliment to persons suffering from heart ailment. The meat is 98% free from fat and cholesterol. The meat is tender, easily cooked and tasty.
Analysis supplied by American Emu Association
| Analysis | Emu | Catfish | Chicken | Turkey | Beef |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23.3 gm | 18.2 gm | 23.1 gm | 22.3 gm | 19.9 gm |
| Calories | 109 | 113 | 110 | 104 | 225 |
| Sodium | 71.6 mg | 63 mg | 65 mg | 61 mg | 55 mg |
| Calcium | 0.3 mg | 40 mg | 11 mg | 12 mg | 5 mg |
| Iron | 5 mg | 1 mg | 0.7 mg | 1.4 mg | 2.1 mg |
| Cholesterol | 57.5 mg | 58 mg | 64 mg | 73 mg | 65 mg |
| Fat | 1.7 gm | 4.3 gm | 1.2 gm | 1.6 gm | 15.6 gm |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 gm | 1.0 gm | 0.3 gm | 0.6 gm | 6.5 gm |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.7 gm | 1.6 gm | 0.3 gm | 0.7 gm | 7.2 gm |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 gm | 1.0 gm | 0.3 gm | 0.4 gm | 0.6 gm |
| as per 100 gm Serving | |||||