Emu, outside drum, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Poultry
Emu, outside drum, raw contains 103 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 outside drum (422 g) provides about 435 kcal.
Roughly 96% of its calories come from protein, with 4% 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 288% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 66% of the Daily Value for selenium and 50% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are 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 | 103 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.48 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.12 g | 0.6% |
| Cholesterol M | 78 mg | 26% |
| Sodium M | 100 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 23.1 g | 46% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.26 mg | 22% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.44 mg | 34% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 7.2 mg | 45% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 2.5 mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.68 mg | 40% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 6.9 µg | 288% |
| Calcium M | 3 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron M | 4.5 mg | 25% |
| Magnesium M | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus I | 225 mg | 18% |
| Potassium M | 320 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 4.5 mg | 41% |
| Copper I | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese I | 0.025 mg | 1% |
| Selenium I | 36.3 µg | 66% |
% 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 96%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein23.1 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat0.48 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat0.12 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium100 mgabove the median for poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal22.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water74.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 0.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 0.07 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.15 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.66 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.75 g |
| Leucine M | 1.3 g |
| Lysine M | 1.4 g |
| Methionine M | 0.44 g |
| Cystine M | 0.17 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.66 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.49 g |
| Valine M | 0.77 g |
| Arginine M | 1 g |
| Histidine M | 0.51 g |
| Alanine M | 0.9 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.3 g |
| Glycine M | 0.73 g |
| Proline M | 0.94 g |
| Serine M | 0.55 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.15 g |
Individual fatty acids (22)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.05 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 0.078 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.041 g |
| SFA 20:0 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0.013 g |
| SFA 22:0 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0.001 g |
| SFA 15:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 I | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c I | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c I | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (9)
| Water M | 74.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 430 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 7 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, inside drums, cooked, broiled Cooked | 156 | 32.4 g | 0 g | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, raw Raw | 109 | 23.7 g | 0.14 g | 1.5 g |
| Turkey, whole, breast, meat only, raw Raw | 114 | 23.7 g | 0.14 g | 1.5 g |
| Turkey, whole, light meat, raw Raw | 114 | 23.7 g | 0.14 g | 1.5 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat only, raw Raw | 114 | 23.2 g | 0 g | 1.7 g |
| Turkey, whole, wing, meat only, raw Raw | 115 | 23.7 g | 0.14 g | 1.5 g |
| Ostrich, inside leg, raw Raw | 111 | 22.4 g | 0 g | 1.7 g |
| Chicken, roasting, light meat, meat only, raw Raw | 109 | 22.2 g | 0 g | 1.6 g |
| Ostrich, outside leg, raw Raw | 115 | 22.9 g | 0 g | 2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw emu?
100 g of raw emu has 103 kcal. 1 outside drum (422 g): about 435 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 88 kcal.
Is raw emu high in protein?
Raw emu contains 23.1 g of protein per 100 g (46% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 97.4 g in 1 outside drum (422 g). About 96% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is below the median (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in raw emu?
Raw 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 raw emu?
Raw emu contains 0.48 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.12 g is saturated (0.6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw emu contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (288% DV), selenium (66% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (50% DV), Niacin (B3) (45% DV) and zinc (41% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw emu?
100 g contains 100 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does emu have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, emu, outside drum, raw has 103 kcal, while emu, ground, cooked, pan-broiled has 163 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 172837. 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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