Beefsteak vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Beefsteak and Horse meat
- Beefsteak has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Horse meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Copper.
- Horse meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 74% more than Beefsteak.
- Horse meat contains 3 times less Saturated Fat than Beefsteak. Beefsteak contains 5.951g of Saturated Fat, while Horse meat contains 1.9g.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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 CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +113.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +208.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +134.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +129% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.72 g
Fats:
15.11 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.96 g
Other:
0.21 g
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +149.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +771.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~28.14g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.56 g
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 | +197.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -68.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 250kcal | 175kcal |
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| Protein | 26.72g | 28.14g |
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| Fats | 15.11g | 6.05g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg | 68mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 340mg | 379mg |
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| Iron | 1.63mg | 5.03mg |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.171mg |
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| Zinc | 4.85mg | 3.82mg |
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| Phosphorus | 213mg | 247mg |
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| Sodium | 57mg | 55mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.45mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 28.8µg | 13.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.978mg | 4.84mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.527mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.585mg | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.38µg | 3.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 8µg |
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| Choline | 101.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.951g | 1.9g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.298g | 2.12g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.56g | 0.85g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.349mg |
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| Threonine | 1.054mg | 1.262mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 1.334mg |
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| Leucine | 2.099mg | 2.232mg |
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| Lysine | 2.23mg | 2.398mg |
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| Methionine | 0.687mg | 0.623mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.042mg | 1.157mg |
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| Valine | 1.309mg | 1.458mg |
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| Histidine | 0.842mg | 1.081mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
46%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.051g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak is relatively richer in vitamins
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.