Deer meat vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are deer meat and horse meat different?
- Deer meat is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, copper, and phosphorus, while horse meat is higher in iron.
- Deer meat covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 34% more than horse meat.
- Deer meat contains 3 times more vitamin B1 than horse meat. Deer meat contains 0.26mg of vitamin B1, while horse meat contains 0.1mg.
- Horse meat is lower in cholesterol.
Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +32% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +369.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.9 g
Fats:
2.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.2 g
Other:
0.55 g
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +157.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +232.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~28.14g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~63.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.142 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.127 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 | -39.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +282.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +569.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.563mg | 0.12mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.78mg | 4.84mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.614mg | 0.33mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.62µg | 3.16µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.856mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.1mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4.25mg | 5.03mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.254mg | 0.171mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 68mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 247mg | 7% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 6.05g | 6% |
| Selenium | 11µg | 13.5µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.127g | 0.85g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.554g | 2.12g | 4% |
| Protein | 29.9g | 28.14g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.62mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.142g | 1.9g | 3% |
| Zinc | 3.99mg | 3.82mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 434mg | 379mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Calories | 149kcal | 175kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 55mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.266mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.133mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 1.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.28mg | 2.232mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.434mg | 2.398mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.133mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.455mg | 1.458mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.895mg | 1.081mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
79%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
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 - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Deer meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.758g)
Which food is cheaper?
Deer meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Deer meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Deer meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)