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Horse meat nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Horse meat

Horse meat
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
The food is assumed to have 0 or no glycemic index bason on the fact that it has no carbs and that foods with 0 carbs have no glycemic index
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
0 (low)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 175
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 0 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 3 oz (85 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 14.2 (acidic)
Oxalates ⓘ Animal products do not contain oxalate. 0mg
TOP 7% Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 93% of foods
TOP 10% Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 90% of foods
TOP 20% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 80% of foods
TOP 22% Vitamin B12 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B12 content than 78% of foods
TOP 23% Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 77% of foods

Horse meat calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 175
Calories in 3 oz 149 85 g

Horse meat Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
The food is assumed to have 0 or no glycemic index bason on the fact that it has no carbs and that foods with 0 carbs have no glycemic index
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
0

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74% 0%
Calcium: 8 mg of 1,000 mg 1%
Iron: 5.03 mg of 8 mg 63%
Magnesium: 25 mg of 420 mg 6%
Phosphorus: 247 mg of 700 mg 35%
Potassium: 379 mg of 3,400 mg 11%
Sodium: 55 mg of 2,300 mg 2%
Zinc: 3.82 mg of 11 mg 35%
Copper: 0.171 mg of 1 mg 19%
Manganese: 0.022 mg of 2 mg 1%
Selenium: 13.5 µg of 55 µg 25%
Choline: 0 mg of 550 mg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

Iron
5.03 mg
TOP 10%
Potassium
379 mg
TOP 20%
Phosphorus
247 mg
TOP 23%
Zinc
3.82 mg
TOP 25%
Copper
0.171 mg
TOP 34%
Magnesium
25 mg
TOP 43%
Selenium
13.5 µg
TOP 55%
Sodium
55 mg
TOP 69%
Manganese
0.022 mg
TOP 75%
Calcium
8 mg
TOP 82%

Vitamin coverage chart

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: 0 IU of 5,000 IU 0%
Vitamin E : 0 mg of 15 mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 2 mg of 90 mg 2%
Vitamin B1: 0.1 mg of 1 mg 8%
Vitamin B2: 0.12 mg of 1 mg 9%
Vitamin B3: 4.84 mg of 16 mg 30%
Vitamin B5: 0 mg of 5 mg 0%
Vitamin B6: 0.33 mg of 1 mg 25%
Folate: 0 µg of 400 µg 0%
Vitamin B12: 3.16 µg of 2 µg 132%
Vitamin K: 0 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin B12
3.16 µg
TOP 22%
Vitamin B3
4.84 mg
TOP 34%
Vitamin C
2 mg
TOP 36%
Vitamin B6
0.33 mg
TOP 37%
Vitamin B1
0.1 mg
TOP 49%
Vitamin B2
0.12 mg
TOP 64%
Vitamin A
0 IU
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

28% 7% 63% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 56%
28.14 g of 50 g
56%
Fats:
Daily Value: 9%
6.05 g of 65 g
9%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 300 g
0%
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
63.98 g of 2,000 g
3%
Other:
1.83 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 374% 361% 286% 246% 343% 178% 199% 241% 464%
Tryptophan: 349 mg of 280 mg 125%
Threonine: 1262 mg of 1,050 mg 120%
Isoleucine: 1334 mg of 1,400 mg 95%
Leucine: 2232 mg of 2,730 mg 82%
Lysine: 2398 mg of 2,100 mg 114%
Methionine: 623 mg of 1,050 mg 59%
Phenylalanine: 1157 mg of 1,750 mg 66%
Valine: 1458 mg of 1,820 mg 80%
Histidine: 1081 mg of 700 mg 154%

Fat type information

39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g

All nutrients for Horse meat per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 175kcal 9% 53% 3.7 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 28.14g 67% 7% 10 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 6.05g 9% 46% 5.5 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 2mg 2% 36% 26.5 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 0g N/A 75% N/AChocolate
Carbs 0g 0% 100% N/ARice
Cholesterol 68mg 23% 28% 5.5 times less than EggEgg
Iron 5.03mg 63% 10% 1.9 times more than BeefBeef
Calcium 8mg 1% 82% 15.6 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 379mg 11% 20% 2.6 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 25mg 6% 43% 5.6 times less than AlmondAlmond
Fiber 0g 0% 100% N/AOrange
Copper 0.17mg 19% 34% 1.2 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 3.82mg 35% 25% 1.7 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 247mg 35% 23% 1.4 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 55mg 2% 69% 8.9 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 0% 100% N/ACarrot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 0% 100%
Selenium 13.5µg 25% 55%
Manganese 0.02mg 1% 75%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 8% 49% 2.7 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 9% 64% 1.1 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 30% 34% 2 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 25% 37% 2.8 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 132% 22% 4.5 times more than PorkPork
Saturated Fat 1.9g 10% 48% 3.1 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 2.12g N/A 52% 4.6 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g N/A 49% 55.5 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.35mg 0% 45% 1.1 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 1.26mg 0% 46% 1.8 times more than BeefBeef
Isoleucine 1.33mg 0% 47% 1.5 times more than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 2.23mg 0% 48% 1.1 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.4mg 0% 48% 5.3 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.62mg 0% 56% 6.5 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 1.16mg 0% 47% 1.7 times more than EggEgg
Valine 1.46mg 0% 46% 1.4 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 1.08mg 0% 45% 1.4 times more than Turkey meatTurkey meat

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 175
% Daily Value*
9%
Total Fat 6g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat g
23%
Cholesterol 68mg
2%
Sodium 55mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 28g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 8mg 1%

Iron 5mg 63%

Potassium 379mg 11%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
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 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Horse meat nutrition infographic

Horse meat nutrition infographic
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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. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/nutrients

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