Chicken breast vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chicken breast and horse meat
- Chicken breast has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium; however, horse meat has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for horse meat is 116% higher.
- Horse meat has 3 times less vitamin B3 than chicken breast. Chicken breast has 14.782mg of vitamin B3, while horse meat has 4.84mg.
- Horse meat is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +24% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +341.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +216.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +253.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.4% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +205.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +754.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.9% |
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Water
~63.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.85 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.3% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 3.16µg | 116% |
| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 4.84mg | 62% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 5.03mg | 49% |
| Zinc | 1.08mg | 3.82mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.33mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 13.5µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 21% | |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 17% | |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.171mg | 13% |
| Protein | 33.44g | 28.14g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 68mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 379mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.29g | 1.9g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Fats | 4.71g | 6.05g | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 187kcal | 175kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 0.85g | 1% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.72g | 2.12g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.51g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.51g | 0g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 247mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.412mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 1.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.509mg | 2.232mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.836mg | 2.398mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.659mg | 1.458mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.037mg | 1.081mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
40%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.61g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.