Fast food vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fast food and horse meat different?
- Fast food is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B1, manganese, and selenium, while horse meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Horse meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 95% more than fast food.
- Fast food contains 16 times more manganese than horse meat. Fast food contains 0.357mg of manganese, while horse meat contains 0.022mg.
- Horse meat is lower in sodium.
- Fast food has a higher glycemic index (66) than horse meat (0).
Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 CalciumCalcium | +675% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1522.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +217% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +202.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.1% |
| 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 | +55.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +255.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +98.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +66.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 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 | +128.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +97.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.7% |
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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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 3.16µg | 95% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 5.03mg | 25% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 28.14g | 23% |
| Folate | 80µg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.12mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.1mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 247mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.022mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 55mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 3.82mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 13.5µg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 1.9g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 68mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.33mg | 9% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Fats | 12.01g | 6.05g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 2.12g | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 0.85g | 6% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 175kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.171mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 379mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 4.84mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 1.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 2.232mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 2.398mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 1.458mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 1.081mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
43%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
59%
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 - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.593g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food 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.