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Meatball vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Meatball and Horse meat

  • Meatball has more Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin B2, while Horse meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Horse meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 90% more than Meatball.
  • The amount of Sodium in Horse meat is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted.

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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 Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +24%
Contains more Manganese +1181.8%
Contains more Selenium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +184.2%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +130.1%
Contains more Copper +39%
Equal in Phosphorus - 247
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +24%
Contains more Manganese +1181.8%
Contains more Selenium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +184.2%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +130.1%
Contains more Copper +39%
Equal in Phosphorus - 247

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +216%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +216%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +267.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +95.4%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Other +10.2%
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Fats +267.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +95.4%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Other +10.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Horse meat Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 28.14g Horse meat
Fats 22.21g 6.05g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 0g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 175kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Horse meat
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 8mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 5.03mg Horse meat
Magnesium 31mg 25mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 247mg Horse meat
Potassium 296mg 379mg Horse meat
Sodium 666mg 55mg Horse meat
Zinc 1.66mg 3.82mg Horse meat
Copper 0.123mg 0.171mg Horse meat
Manganese 0.282mg 0.022mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 13.5µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Horse meat
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.1mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.12mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 4.84mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.33mg Horse meat
Folate 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 3.16µg Horse meat
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.349mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.262mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 1.334mg Horse meat
Leucine 2.232mg Horse meat
Lysine 2.398mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.623mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 1.157mg Horse meat
Valine 1.458mg Horse meat
Histidine 1.081mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 66mg 68mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Horse meat
Saturated Fat 7.627g 1.9g Horse meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 2.12g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.85g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Horse meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
36%
Meatball
52%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 611mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.727g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients
  2. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/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.