Poultry

Emu, inside drum, raw

FDC 172835oz (85 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 86 · +9 vs Poultry median

Emu inside drum scores 86 of 100, Strong band, ranking 8th of 60 in Poultry against a category median of 77. Protein leads at 44% DV, and iron follows closely at 29% DV, both figures that outpace most conventional poultry cuts.

The inside drum is a smaller, more tender muscle than the rump, and it's usually cut into medallions or strips for quick pan-frying rather than roasted whole. Per 100 g it holds 22.2 g of protein and just 1.49 g of fat, with 102 mg of sodium and no carbohydrate, fiber, or sugar. As with other emu cuts, availability outside specialty butchers or online game-meat suppliers is limited, so it isn't a cut most home cooks can pick up at a regular grocery store.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 22.2 g · 87%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 1.5 g · 13%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories108 kcal5%
Total fat1.5 g2%
Saturated fat0.39 g2%
Cholesterol67 mg22%
Sodium102 mg4%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein22 g44%
Potassium318 mg7%
Calcium4 mg0%
Iron5.2 mg29%
Magnesium26 mg6%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A5 µg1%
Vitamin E0.22 mg1%

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FDC 172835

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein44% DV
Iron29% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the poultry median

Nutrient density86 vs 77 median
Protein / 100 g22 vs 23 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g102 vs 76 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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