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Brotwurst vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brotwurst and Horse meat?

  • Brotwurst is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Horse meat is richer in Iron, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Horse meat's daily need coverage for Iron is 50% higher.
  • Brotwurst has 20 times more Sodium than Horse meat. Brotwurst has 1112mg of Sodium, while Horse meat has 55mg.

We used Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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.
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
3
:
7
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +25.9%
Contains more Iron +388.3%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +81.9%
Contains more Copper +113.8%
Brotwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Horse meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +25.9%
Contains more Iron +388.3%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +81.9%
Contains more Copper +113.8%

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.
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
7
:
4
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.1%
Brotwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 9% 0% 63% 54% 62% 4% 30% 4% 257% 0%
Horse meat
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 B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
3
:
2
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Fats +359.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +97.8%
Contains more Protein +96.8%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Brotwurst
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Horse meat
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 +359.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +97.8%
Contains more Protein +96.8%
Contains more Water +24.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
2
:
1
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +529.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Brotwurst
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
Horse meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +529.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Horse meat Opinion
Net carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Protein 14.3g 28.14g Horse meat
Fats 27.8g 6.05g Brotwurst
Carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Calories 323kcal 175kcal Brotwurst
Sugar 2.98g Horse meat
Calcium 48mg 8mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.03mg 5.03mg Horse meat
Magnesium 16mg 25mg Horse meat
Phosphorus 134mg 247mg Horse meat
Potassium 281mg 379mg Horse meat
Sodium 1112mg 55mg Horse meat
Zinc 2.1mg 3.82mg Horse meat
Copper 0.08mg 0.171mg Horse meat
Manganese 0.04mg 0.022mg Brotwurst
Selenium 17µg 13.5µg Brotwurst
Vitamin E 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Horse meat
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.1mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.12mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 4.84mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 0.06mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.33mg Horse meat
Folate 5µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 3.16µg Horse meat
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.349mg Horse meat
Threonine 0.6mg 1.262mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.334mg Horse meat
Leucine 1.08mg 2.232mg Horse meat
Lysine 1.14mg 2.398mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.37mg 0.623mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.157mg Horse meat
Valine 0.68mg 1.458mg Horse meat
Histidine 0.44mg 1.081mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 63mg 68mg Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 9.93g 1.9g Horse meat
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 2.12g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 0.85g Brotwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
40%
Brotwurst
52%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1057mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.03g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.