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Game vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between game and horse meat?

  • Game is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin B1, yet horse meat is richer in zinc, iron, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Game's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 47% higher.
  • Game has 3 times more vitamin B1 than horse meat. Game has 0.26mg of vitamin B1, while horse meat has 0.1mg.
  • Horse meat contains less cholesterol.

We used Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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.
Game
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 1.2% 33% 158% 71% 46% 90% 7% 2.9% 70%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 2.4% 33% 189% 57% 104% 106% 7.2% 2.9% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +19.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.6%
~equal in Potassium ~379mg
~equal in Sodium ~55mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg
~equal in Selenium ~13.5µg

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.
Game
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 65% 168% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 25% 28% 91% 0% 76% 395% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +508.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
3
29% 3% 66% 2%
Protein: 29.45 g
Fats: 2.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.9 g
Other: 1.98 g
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 FatsFats +126.6%
~equal in Protein ~28.14g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~63.98g
~equal in Other ~1.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
1
44% 29% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.97 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.58 g
39% 44% 17%
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 -48.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +236.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game Horse meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 132%
Vitamin B2 0.73mg 0.12mg 47%
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 25%
Cholesterol 126mg 68mg 19%
Zinc 1.68mg 3.82mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.1mg 13%
Iron 4.2mg 5.03mg 10%
Copper 0.213mg 0.171mg 5%
Phosphorus 210mg 247mg 5%
Fats 2.67g 6.05g 5%
Saturated fat 0.97g 1.9g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 2.12g 4%
Protein 29.45g 28.14g 3%
Folate 9µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.58g 0.85g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Calories 150kcal 175kcal 1%
Selenium 12.9µg 13.5µg 1%
Magnesium 28mg 25mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 8mg 0%
Potassium 372mg 379mg 0%
Sodium 54mg 55mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0%
Threonine 1.362mg 1.262mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.126mg 1.334mg 0%
Leucine 2.489mg 2.232mg 0%
Lysine 2.462mg 2.398mg 0%
Methionine 0.838mg 0.623mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.166mg 1.157mg 0%
Valine 1.31mg 1.458mg 0%
Histidine 1.401mg 1.081mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Game Horse meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
18%
Game
48%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Game
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game
Game is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173844/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.