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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, while horse meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and copper.
  • Horse meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 93% more than mozzarella.
  • Horse meat is lower in saturated fat.
  • Mozzarella has a higher glycemic index (27) than horse meat (0).

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 +9037.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +298.9%
Contains more IronIron +1912%
Contains more CopperCopper +533.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +22%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +243.5%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +182.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +31.1%
Contains more WaterWater +28.2%
~equal in Protein ~28.14g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 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 +128.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 3.16µg 93%
Calcium 731mg 8mg 72%
Iron 0.25mg 5.03mg 60%
Saturated fat 10.867g 1.9g 41%
Phosphorus 524mg 247mg 40%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 4.84mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.33mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.12mg 17%
Fats 17.1g 6.05g 17%
Copper 0.027mg 0.171mg 16%
Vitamin A 137µg 0µg 15%
Potassium 95mg 379mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.1mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 2.12g 7%
Zinc 3.13mg 3.82mg 6%
Cholesterol 54mg 68mg 5%
Calories 280kcal 175kcal 5%
Selenium 15.7µg 13.5µg 4%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Sodium 16mg 55mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.85g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Protein 27.5g 28.14g 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 1.23g N/A
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0%
Threonine 1.262mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.334mg 0%
Leucine 2.232mg 0%
Lysine 2.398mg 0%
Methionine 0.623mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 0%
Valine 1.458mg 0%
Histidine 1.081mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Horse meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
48%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
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.