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Feta vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Feta and Horse meat

  • Feta has more Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus, however, Horse meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Feta covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 65% more than Horse meat.
  • Horse meat contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
Feta
4
:
6
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Calcium +6062.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +673.8%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +511.3%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +32.6%
Contains more Copper +434.4%
Equal in Selenium - 13.5
Feta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Horse meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +6062.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +673.8%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +511.3%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +32.6%
Contains more Copper +434.4%
Equal in Selenium - 13.5

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.
Feta
Feta
9
:
3
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +603.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87%
Feta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Horse meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 25% 28% 91% 0% 77% 0% 396% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +603.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
Feta
3
:
2
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Fats +251.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +184.2%
Contains more Protein +98%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Feta
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Horse meat
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Fats +251.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +184.2%
Contains more Protein +98%
Contains more Water +15.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
Feta
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2
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.8%
Feta
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
Horse meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feta Horse meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Horse meat Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 0g Feta
Protein 14.21g 28.14g Horse meat
Fats 21.28g 6.05g Feta
Carbs 4.09g 0g Feta
Calories 264kcal 175kcal Feta
Sugar 4.09g Horse meat
Calcium 493mg 8mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 5.03mg Horse meat
Magnesium 19mg 25mg Horse meat
Phosphorus 337mg 247mg Feta
Potassium 62mg 379mg Horse meat
Sodium 917mg 55mg Horse meat
Zinc 2.88mg 3.82mg Horse meat
Copper 0.032mg 0.171mg Horse meat
Manganese 0.028mg 0.022mg Feta
Selenium 15µg 13.5µg Feta
Vitamin A 422IU 0IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 125µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg Feta
Vitamin D 16IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg Feta
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Horse meat
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.1mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.12mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 4.84mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 0.967mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.33mg Feta
Folate 32µg Feta
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 3.16µg Horse meat
Vitamin K 1.8µg Feta
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.349mg Horse meat
Threonine 0.637mg 1.262mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 0.803mg 1.334mg Horse meat
Leucine 1.395mg 2.232mg Horse meat
Lysine 1.219mg 2.398mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.368mg 0.623mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 1.157mg Horse meat
Valine 1.065mg 1.458mg Horse meat
Histidine 0.397mg 1.081mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 89mg 68mg Horse meat
Saturated Fat 14.946g 1.9g Horse meat
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 2.12g Feta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.85g Horse meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta Horse meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
57%
Feta
52%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 862mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Horse meat
Horse meat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta 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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/nutrients
  2. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.