Cheeseburger vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cheeseburgers and horse meat
- Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B2, vitamin B1, manganese, and calcium; however, horse meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Horse meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 100% more than cheeseburgers.
- Horse meat has 15 times less calcium than cheeseburgers. Cheeseburgers have 119mg of calcium, while horse meat has 8mg.
- Horse meat contains less sodium.
- Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of horse meat is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 | +1387.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1336.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +193% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +202.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +315.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +143.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 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 | +155.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 3.16µg | 100% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 5.03mg | 29% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 28.14g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 1.9g | 21% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 55mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.12mg | 19% |
| Folate | 70µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.1mg | 16% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 6.05g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.022mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 247mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 3.82mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 13.5µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 8mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 0g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 68mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 2.12g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.33mg | 8% |
| Calories | 308kcal | 175kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.171mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 379mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 0.85g | 5% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 4.84mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 1.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 2.232mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 2.398mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 1.458mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 1.081mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | N/A |
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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
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48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.573g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.