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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Horse meat

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Horse meat is higher in Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily Calcium needs 110% more than Horse meat.
  • Horse meat has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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 Calcium +13762.5%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +195.1%
Contains more Copper +39.2%
Contains more Manganese +286.4%
Contains more Selenium +31.1%
Contains more Iron +458.9%
Contains more Potassium +203.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Equal in Zinc - 3.82
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +13762.5%
Contains more Magnesium +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +195.1%
Contains more Copper +39.2%
Contains more Manganese +286.4%
Contains more Selenium +31.1%
Contains more Iron +458.9%
Contains more Potassium +203.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Equal in Zinc - 3.82

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +573.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
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 +305%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +573.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +230.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +338.8%
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Water +26.4%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 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 Fats +230.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +338.8%
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Water +26.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Horse meat Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 20g 28.14g Horse meat
Fats 20g 6.05g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 265kcal 175kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 8mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 5.03mg Horse meat
Magnesium 38mg 25mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 247mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 379mg Horse meat
Sodium 1529mg 55mg Horse meat
Zinc 3.87mg 3.82mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.171mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.022mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 13.5µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Horse meat
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.1mg Horse meat
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.12mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 4.84mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.33mg Horse meat
Folate 10µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 3.16µg Horse meat
Vitamin K 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.349mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.519mg 1.262mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 1.334mg Horse meat
Leucine 2.983mg 2.232mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 2.398mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.623mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 1.157mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 1.458mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 1.081mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 88mg 68mg Horse meat
Saturated Fat 13.317g 1.9g Horse meat
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 2.12g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.85g Horse meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano 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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
52%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
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 - 1474mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.417g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Horse meat
Horse meat is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.