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Horse meat vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Horse meat and Beef sirloin?

  • Horse meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Beef sirloin is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Horse meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 70% more.
  • Horse meat has 5 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Beef sirloin. While Horse meat has 0.85g of Polyunsaturated fat, Beef sirloin has only 0.185g.

We used Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +162%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +101.2%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Zinc +49.2%
Contains more Selenium +188.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 253
Equal in Potassium - 410
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Contains more Iron +162%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +101.2%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Zinc +49.2%
Contains more Selenium +188.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 253
Equal in Potassium - 410

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 25% 28% 91% 0% 77% 0% 396% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +20.3%
Contains more Other +210.2%
Equal in Protein - 30.8
Equal in Water - 63.58
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more Fats +20.3%
Contains more Other +210.2%
Equal in Protein - 30.8
Equal in Water - 63.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +359.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.915
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.006
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +359.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.915
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.006

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Horse meat Beef sirloin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Beef sirloin Opinion
Protein 28.14g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 6.05g 5.03g Horse meat
Calories 175kcal 177kcal Beef sirloin
Calcium 8mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Iron 5.03mg 1.92mg Horse meat
Magnesium 25mg 27mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 247mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 379mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 55mg 66mg Horse meat
Zinc 3.82mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.171mg 0.085mg Horse meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.011mg Horse meat
Selenium 13.5µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Horse meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.088mg Horse meat
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.163mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 1.47µg Horse meat
Vitamin K 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.202mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.262mg 1.23mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 1.334mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.232mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.398mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.623mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.458mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 1.081mg 0.983mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 68mg 81mg Horse meat
Saturated Fat 1.9g 1.915g Horse meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.12g 2.006g Horse meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 0.185g Horse meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horse meat Beef sirloin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Horse meat
52%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.