Elk meat vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Elk meat and Horse meat
- Elk meat has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Horse meat has more Iron, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Elk meat covers your daily need of Copper 20% more than Horse meat.
- Elk meat contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Horse meat. While Elk meat contains 0.37mg of Vitamin B2, Horse meat contains only 0.12mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled 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.
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Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +104.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
Contains more IronIron | +23.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +208.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein:
30.76 g
Fats:
3.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.93 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
Contains more FatsFats | +77.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +103.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~28.14g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~63.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.161 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 | -29.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +118.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +428% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 162kcal | 175kcal | |
Protein | 30.76g | 28.14g | |
Fats | 3.41g | 6.05g | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | |
Cholesterol | 72mg | 68mg | |
Magnesium | 29mg | 25mg | |
Calcium | 5mg | 8mg | |
Potassium | 392mg | 379mg | |
Iron | 4.07mg | 5.03mg | |
Copper | 0.349mg | 0.171mg | |
Zinc | 4.12mg | 3.82mg | |
Phosphorus | 285mg | 247mg | |
Sodium | 50mg | 55mg | |
Vitamin E | 0.55mg | ||
Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.022mg | |
Selenium | 10.5µg | 13.5µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.144mg | 0.1mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.12mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 6.143mg | 4.84mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 1.212mg | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.485mg | 0.33mg | |
Vitamin B12 | 2.96µg | 3.16µg | |
Folate | 9µg | ||
Saturated Fat | 1.342g | 1.9g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.97g | 2.12g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0.85g | |
Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0.349mg | |
Threonine | 1.236mg | 1.262mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.291mg | 1.334mg | |
Leucine | 2.293mg | 2.232mg | |
Lysine | 2.513mg | 2.398mg | |
Methionine | 0.755mg | 0.623mg | |
Phenylalanine | 1.126mg | 1.157mg | |
Valine | 1.428mg | 1.458mg | |
Histidine | 0.948mg | 1.081mg | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | ||
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
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
62%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.558g)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat 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.