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

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Significant differences between Beef tenderloin and Horse meat

  • Beef tenderloin has more Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Horse meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 39% more than Horse meat.
  • Horse meat has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin has 0.26mg of Vitamin B2, while Horse meat has 0.12mg.
  • Horse meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 2.4% 33% 189% 57% 104% 106% 7.2% 2.9% 74%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.5%
Contains more IronIron +61.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +39%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%
~equal in Zinc ~3.82mg
~equal in Sodium ~55mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 25% 28% 91% 0% 76% 395% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +28.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 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 FatsFats +306.6%
Contains more OtherOther +71%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.7%
Contains more WaterWater +32.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.85 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +384.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Horse meat Opinion
Calories 324kcal 175kcal Beef tenderloin
Protein 23.9g 28.14g Horse meat
Fats 24.6g 6.05g Beef tenderloin
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 85mg 68mg Horse meat
Magnesium 22mg 25mg Horse meat
Calcium 9mg 8mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 379mg Horse meat
Iron 3.11mg 5.03mg Horse meat
Copper 0.123mg 0.171mg Horse meat
Zinc 4.03mg 3.82mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 247mg Horse meat
Sodium 57mg 55mg Horse meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.022mg Horse meat
Selenium 22.9µg 13.5µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.1mg Horse meat
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.12mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.84mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.33mg Horse meat
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 3.16µg Horse meat
Folate 8µg Beef tenderloin
Choline 91mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 1.9g Horse meat
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 2.12g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.85g Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.349mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.044mg 1.262mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 1.075mg 1.334mg Horse meat
Leucine 1.889mg 2.232mg Horse meat
Lysine 1.989mg 2.398mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.612mg 0.623mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 1.157mg Horse meat
Valine 1.163mg 1.458mg Horse meat
Histidine 0.818mg 1.081mg Horse meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Horse meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
48%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
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 - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.