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Horse meat vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Horse meat and Italian sausage

  • Horse meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Horse meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 78% more than Italian sausage.
  • Italian sausage has 4 times less Iron than Horse meat. Horse meat has 5.03mg of Iron, while Italian sausage has 1.43mg.
  • Horse meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.

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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 +251.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +59.8%
Contains more Copper +113.8%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Selenium +63%
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% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Iron +251.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +59.8%
Contains more Copper +113.8%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Selenium +63%

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 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +523%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33
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 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +523%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47.2%
Contains more Water +35.8%
Contains more Fats +351.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +18.6%
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more Protein +47.2%
Contains more Water +35.8%
Contains more Fats +351.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +18.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +707%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +313.9%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +707%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +313.9%

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 Italian sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 28.14g 19.12g Horse meat
Fats 6.05g 27.31g Italian sausage
Carbs 0g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 175kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g Horse meat
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 8mg 21mg Italian sausage
Iron 5.03mg 1.43mg Horse meat
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Horse meat
Phosphorus 247mg 170mg Horse meat
Potassium 379mg 304mg Horse meat
Sodium 55mg 743mg Horse meat
Zinc 3.82mg 2.39mg Horse meat
Copper 0.171mg 0.08mg Horse meat
Manganese 0.022mg Horse meat
Selenium 13.5µg 22µg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 2mg 0.1mg Horse meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.233mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 4.165mg Horse meat
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.33mg
Folate 5µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 1.3µg Horse meat
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.161mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.262mg 0.792mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 1.334mg 0.731mg Horse meat
Leucine 2.232mg 1.343mg Horse meat
Lysine 2.398mg 1.522mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.623mg 0.486mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 0.67mg Horse meat
Valine 1.458mg 0.804mg Horse meat
Histidine 1.081mg 0.577mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 68mg 57mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 1.9g 10.195g Horse meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.12g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 3.518g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horse meat Italian sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Horse meat
Horse meat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals

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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.