Ground beef vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between ground beef and horse meat?
- Ground beef is richer in zinc and selenium, yet horse meat is richer in iron, vitamin B12, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Horse meat's daily need coverage for iron is 35% higher.
- Ground beef has 3 times more saturated fat than horse meat. Ground beef has 6.073g of saturated fat, while horse meat has 1.9g.
We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +312.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +121.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +26.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +154% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.9% |
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Carbs
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Water
~63.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.85 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +245.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +108.3% |
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 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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| Iron | 2.27mg | 5.03mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 3.16µg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 1.9g | 19% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 3.82mg | 18% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 6.05g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 2.12g | 13% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 247mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 13.5µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.171mg | 10% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 28.14g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 68mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 4.84mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 379mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.85g | 3% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 175kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 1.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 2.232mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 2.398mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.458mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 1.081mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
46%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.173g)
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.