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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
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.