Goat vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are goat and horse meat different?
- Goat is higher in vitamin B2 and copper; however, horse meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for horse meat is 85% higher.
- Goat contains 4 times more vitamin B2 than horse meat. While goat contains 0.49mg of vitamin B2, horse meat contains only 0.12mg.
- Goat has less saturated fat.
Goat, raw and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted are the varieties 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 | +62.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +308.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +179.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.6 g
Fats:
2.31 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
75.84 g
Other:
1.25 g
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +161.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.4% |
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.71 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
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 | -62.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +105.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +400% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.13µg | 3.16µg | 85% |
| Iron | 2.83mg | 5.03mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.49mg | 0.12mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 25% | |
| Protein | 20.6g | 28.14g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 247mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.256mg | 0.171mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 13.5µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.75mg | 4.84mg | 7% |
| Fats | 2.31g | 6.05g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 0.85g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.71g | 1.9g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 68mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.03g | 2.12g | 3% |
| Calories | 109kcal | 175kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 4mg | 3.82mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 385mg | 379mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.306mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.981mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.042mg | 1.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 2.232mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.532mg | 2.398mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.715mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.103mg | 1.458mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.429mg | 1.081mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
27%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Goat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.19g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.
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.