Corned beef vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corned beef and horse meat different?
- Corned beef is richer in selenium and zinc, while horse meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Horse meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 64% more than corned beef.
- Corned beef contains 18 times more sodium than horse meat. Corned beef contains 973mg of sodium, while horse meat contains 55mg.
Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +143% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +108.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +161.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +93.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +213.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.9% |
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Water
~63.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 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 | +334.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.9% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 3.16µg | 64% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 55mg | 40% |
| Iron | 1.86mg | 5.03mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 32.8µg | 13.5µg | 35% |
| Protein | 18.17g | 28.14g | 20% |
| Fats | 18.98g | 6.05g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 6.34g | 1.9g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 2.12g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 247mg | 17% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 4.84mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 68mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.33mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 3.82mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 379mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 175kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.171mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 0.85g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0.47g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.47g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.726mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 1.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.445mg | 2.232mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.536mg | 2.398mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.901mg | 1.458mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.58mg | 1.081mg | 0% |
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
33%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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 - 918mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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