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Mozzarella vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mozzarella and Horse meat different?

  • Mozzarella is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, while Horse meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Horse meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 93% more than Mozzarella.
  • Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted types were used in this article.

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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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
5
:
5
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Calcium +9037.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Selenium +16.3%
Contains more Iron +1912%
Contains more Potassium +298.9%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Copper +533.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
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 +9037.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Selenium +16.3%
Contains more Iron +1912%
Contains more Potassium +298.9%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Copper +533.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
6
:
5
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +243.5%
Mozzarella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +243.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
3
:
2
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Fats +182.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +31.1%
Contains more Water +28.2%
Equal in Protein - 28.14
Mozzarella
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 +182.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +31.1%
Contains more Water +28.2%
Equal in Protein - 28.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
1
:
2
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67%
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 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 +128.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Horse meat Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 28.14g Horse meat
Fats 17.1g 6.05g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 0g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 175kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g Horse meat
Calcium 731mg 8mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 5.03mg Horse meat
Magnesium 26mg 25mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 247mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 379mg Horse meat
Sodium 16mg 55mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 3.82mg Horse meat
Copper 0.027mg 0.171mg Horse meat
Manganese 0.022mg Horse meat
Selenium 15.7µg 13.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 0IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 0µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Horse meat
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.1mg Horse meat
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.12mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 4.84mg Horse meat
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.33mg Horse meat
Folate 9µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 3.16µg Horse meat
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
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 54mg 68mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 1.9g Horse meat
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 2.12g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.85g Horse meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
23%
Mozzarella
52%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.967g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.