Game vs Horse meat - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Game and Horse meat
- Game has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however Horse meat is higher in Iron, Zinc, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
- Game covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 131% more than Horse meat.
- Horse meat contains 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Game. Game contains 0.48mg of Vitamin B2, while Horse meat contains 0.12mg.
- Horse meat has less Cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, deer, raw 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Copper
+48%
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Calcium
+60%
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Iron
+47.9%
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Phosphorus
+22.3%
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Potassium
+19.2%
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Zinc
+82.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Sodium - 55
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Copper
+48%
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Calcium
+60%
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Iron
+47.9%
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Phosphorus
+22.3%
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Potassium
+19.2%
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Zinc
+82.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Sodium - 55
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+120%
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Vitamin B2
+300%
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Vitamin B3
+31.6%
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Vitamin B6
+12.1%
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Vitamin B12
+99.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+120%
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Vitamin B2
+300%
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Vitamin B3
+31.6%
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Vitamin B6
+12.1%
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Vitamin B12
+99.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+15%
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Protein
+22.6%
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Fats
+150%
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+74.3%
Protein:
22.96 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.57 g
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1.05 g
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
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0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
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Water
+15%
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Protein
+22.6%
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Fats
+150%
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+74.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-50%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+216.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+80.9%
Saturated Fat:
0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.47 g
Saturated Fat:
1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.85 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+216.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+80.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in glycemic index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 22.96g | 28.14g |
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Fats | 2.42g | 6.05g |
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Calories | 120kcal | 175kcal |
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Calcium | 5mg | 8mg |
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Iron | 3.4mg | 5.03mg |
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Magnesium | 23mg | 25mg |
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Phosphorus | 202mg | 247mg |
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Potassium | 318mg | 379mg |
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Sodium | 51mg | 55mg |
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Zinc | 2.09mg | 3.82mg |
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Copper | 0.253mg | 0.171mg |
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Vitamin E | 0.2mg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.22mg | 0.1mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.48mg | 0.12mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 6.37mg | 4.84mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.37mg | 0.33mg |
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Folate | 4µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 6.31µg | 3.16µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.349mg |
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Threonine | 1.08mg | 1.262mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.908mg | 1.334mg |
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Leucine | 1.951mg | 2.232mg |
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Lysine | 2.006mg | 2.398mg |
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Methionine | 0.566mg | 0.623mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.937mg | 1.157mg |
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Valine | 1.073mg | 1.458mg |
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Histidine | 1.135mg | 1.081mg |
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Cholesterol | 85mg | 68mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.95g | 1.9g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.67g | 2.12g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.47g | 0.85g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
97%

52%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%

65%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Game contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is cheaper?

Game is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Game is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)