Ham vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Ham and Horse meat
- Ham has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, however, Horse meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
- Horse meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 105% more than Ham.
- Horse meat contains 22 times less Sodium than Ham. Ham contains 1203mg of Sodium, while Horse meat contains 55mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +239.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +654% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +386.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +138.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~6.05g
~equal in
Water
~63.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 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 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.4% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~1.9g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 145kcal | 175kcal |
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| Protein | 20.93g | 28.14g |
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| Fats | 5.53g | 6.05g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.5g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 68mg |
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| Vitamin D | 32IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 8mg | |
| Potassium | 287mg | 379mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 5.03mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.171mg |
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| Zinc | 2.88mg | 3.82mg |
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| Phosphorus | 196mg | 247mg |
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| Sodium | 1203mg | 55mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 13.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 4.84mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 3.16µg |
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| Folate | 3µg |
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| Choline | 85.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.81g | 1.9g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.62g | 2.12g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 0.85g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.349mg |
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| Threonine | 0.931mg | 1.262mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 1.334mg |
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| Leucine | 1.661mg | 2.232mg |
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| Lysine | 1.775mg | 2.398mg |
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| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.623mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 1.157mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.458mg |
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| Histidine | 0.75mg | 1.081mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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
45%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
59%
Comparison summary
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 - 1148mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)