Meat Analysis

Analysis of Rhea Meat

These are further data from the analysis referred to on the “Rhea Meat” page.  The rhea meat sample was tested for the following qualities:

Test                                             Result

Protein (g/100g)                            19.3

Fat (g/100g)                                     1.1                                   

of which

monounsaturates (g)                       0.46

polyunsaturates (g)                         0.19

saturates (g)                                     0.40

Carbohydrate (g/100g)                   NIL

Energy Value (KJ/100g)             369

Energy Value (Kcal/100g)            87

Sodium (Na) (mg/100g)                   0.06

Cholesterol (mg/100g)                 722 in the fat

Cholesterol (mg/100g)                     7.9 in the meat

The meat is low in fat.

Approximately one quarter of the saturated fatty acids are composed of stearic acid, the remainder being palmitic acid.

Source: Analysis performed by Morgannwg Ganol County Laboratory