Emu, inside drums, cooked, broiled: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Poultry
Emu, inside drums, cooked, broiled contains 156 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving, 3 oz (85 g) provides about 133 kcal.
Roughly 88% of its calories come from protein, with 12% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in poultry products on FoodFactly, where the median is 176 kcal per 100 g across 391 foods.
100 g provides 100% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 90% of the Daily Value for selenium and 70% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 156 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.65 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol I | 91 mg | 30% |
| Sodium M | 118 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 32.4 g | 65% |
| Vitamin A ? | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.41 mg | 34% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.62 mg | 48% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 10.2 mg | 64% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 3.5 mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.95 mg | 56% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 2.4 µg | 100% |
| Calcium M | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron M | 7.3 mg | 40% |
| Magnesium I | 33 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus I | 307 mg | 25% |
| Potassium M | 312 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 5.1 mg | 46% |
| Copper I | 0.27 mg | 30% |
| Manganese I | 0.034 mg | 1% |
| Selenium I | 49.6 µg | 90% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 88%
- Fat 12%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein32.4 gin the top quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat2 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat0.65 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium118 mgabove the median for poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal20.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.86 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.41 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.21 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.93 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.1 g |
| Leucine M | 1.8 g |
| Lysine M | 1.9 g |
| Methionine M | 0.61 g |
| Cystine M | 0.23 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.92 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.69 g |
| Valine M | 1.1 g |
| Arginine M | 1.5 g |
| Histidine M | 0.71 g |
| Alanine M | 1.3 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.8 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.2 g |
| Glycine M | 1 g |
| Proline M | 1.3 g |
| Serine M | 0.77 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.21 g |
Individual fatty acids (20)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.012 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.34 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.008 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.45 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.17 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0.74 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.027 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.027 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.09 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 3 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (9)
| Water M | 64.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 654 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 10 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 10 µg |
Other forms of Emu
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emu, ground, raw Raw | 134 | 22.8 g | 0 g | 4 g |
| Emu, ground, cooked, pan-broiled Cooked | 163 | 28.4 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
| Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled Cooked | 168 | 33.7 g | 0 g | 2.7 g |
| Emu, inside drum, raw Raw | 108 | 22.2 g | 0 g | 1.5 g |
| Emu, outside drum, raw Raw | 103 | 23.1 g | 0 g | 0.48 g |
| Emu, oyster, raw Raw | 141 | 22.8 g | 0 g | 4.9 g |
| Emu, fan fillet, raw Raw | 103 | 22.5 g | 0 g | 0.8 g |
| Emu, fan fillet, cooked, broiled Cooked | 154 | 31.3 g | 0 g | 2.3 g |
| Emu, flat fillet, raw Raw | 102 | 22.3 g | 0 g | 0.74 g |
| Emu, full rump, raw Raw | 112 | 22.8 g | 0 g | 1.6 g |
| Emu, top loin, cooked, broiled Cooked | 152 | 29.1 g | 0 g | 3.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, roasted (meat only) Cooked | 165 | 31 g | 0 g | 3.6 g |
| Turkey, ground, fat free, pan-broiled crumbles Cooked | 151 | 31.7 g | 0 g | 2.7 g |
| Chicken, broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, cooked, braised Cooked | 157 | 32.1 g | 0 g | 3.2 g |
| Turkey, light or dark meat, stewed, skin not eaten Cooked | 158 | 31.2 g | 0.19 g | 2.7 g |
| Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered Cooked | 154 | 30.4 g | 0 g | 2.7 g |
| Chicken, broiler or fryers, breast, skinless, boneless, meat only, cooked, grilled Cooked | 151 | 30.5 g | 0 g | 3.2 g |
| Turkey, all classes, light meat, cooked, roasted Cooked | 147 | 30.1 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| Turkey, whole, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 147 | 30.1 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked emu?
100 g of cooked emu has 156 kcal. 1 serving, 3 oz (85 g): about 133 kcal. 1 inside drum cooked, yield from 572 g raw meat (416 g): about 649 kcal.
Is cooked emu high in protein?
Cooked emu contains 32.4 g of protein per 100 g (65% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 27.5 g in 1 serving, 3 oz (85 g). About 88% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is among the highest quarter (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in cooked emu?
Cooked emu has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked emu?
Cooked emu contains 2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.65 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked emu contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (100% DV), selenium (90% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (70% DV), Niacin (B3) (64% DV) and Vitamin B6 (56% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked emu?
100 g contains 118 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does emu have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, emu, inside drums, cooked, broiled has 156 kcal, while emu, ground, raw has 134 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172836. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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