Emu, oyster, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Poultry
Emu, oyster, raw contains 141 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 steak (300 g) provides about 423 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from protein, with 32% 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 282% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 55% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5) and 55% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 | 141 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 4.9 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol M | 81 mg | 27% |
| Sodium M | 150 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 22.8 g | 46% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.27 mg | 23% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.46 mg | 35% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 7.5 mg | 47% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 2.7 mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.64 mg | 38% |
| Folate (B9) C | 13 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 6.8 µg | 282% |
| Calcium M | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Iron M | 5.5 mg | 31% |
| Magnesium M | 30 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus I | 217 mg | 17% |
| Potassium M | 250 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 6 mg | 55% |
| Copper I | 0.19 mg | 22% |
| Manganese I | 0.027 mg | 1% |
| Selenium I | 29.8 µg | 54% |
% 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 68%
- Fat 32%
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
- Protein22.8 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat4.9 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.2 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium150 mgabove the median for poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal16.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.67 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.15 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.65 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.74 g |
| Leucine M | 1.3 g |
| Lysine M | 1.3 g |
| Methionine M | 0.43 g |
| Cystine M | 0.17 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.65 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.49 g |
| Valine M | 0.76 g |
| Arginine M | 1 g |
| Histidine M | 0.5 g |
| Alanine M | 0.89 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.2 g |
| Glycine M | 0.72 g |
| Proline M | 0.92 g |
| Serine M | 0.54 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.15 g |
Individual fatty acids (22)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.5 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.015 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 0.79 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.42 g |
| SFA 20:0 I | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 1.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.026 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0.14 g |
| SFA 22:0 I | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 14:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0.014 g |
| SFA 15:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 I | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c I | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c I | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 I | 0.001 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 | 72.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.95 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 591 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 13 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, outside drum, raw Raw | 103 | 23.1 g | 0 g | 0.48 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, whole, meat and skin, raw Raw | 144 | 21.6 g | 0.14 g | 5.6 g |
| Chicken, stewing, light meat, meat only, raw Raw | 137 | 23.1 g | 0 g | 4.2 g |
| Pheasant, leg, meat only, raw Raw | 134 | 22.2 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Quail, meat only, raw Raw | 134 | 21.8 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| Squab, (pigeon), light meat without skin, raw Raw | 134 | 21.8 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| Chicken, breast, meat and skin, raw Raw | 133 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 4.8 g |
| Pheasant, raw, meat only Raw | 133 | 23.6 g | 0 g | 3.6 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat only, raw Raw | 126 | 22 g | 0 g | 3.5 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 141 kcal. 1 steak (300 g): about 423 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 120 kcal.
Is raw emu high in protein?
Raw emu contains 22.8 g of protein per 100 g (46% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 68.4 g in 1 steak (300 g). About 68% 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 4.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.2 g is saturated (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 (282% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (55% DV), zinc (55% DV), selenium (54% DV) and Niacin (B3) (47% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw emu?
100 g contains 150 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does emu have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, emu, oyster, raw has 141 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 172838. 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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