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Horse meat vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between horse meat and basil

  • Horse meat has more vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, selenium, and iron; however, basil is higher in vitamin A, manganese, and copper.
  • Horse meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 132% more than basil.
  • The glycemic index of basil is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Basil, fresh.

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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.
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%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.5%
Contains more IronIron +58.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +371.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +341.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +156%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2112.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +125.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5118.2%

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.
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%
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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 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +436.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +793.3%
Contains more FatsFats +845.3%
Contains more OtherOther +22%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +43.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.85 g
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2309.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Horse meat Basil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 346%
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 0µg 132%
Protein 28.14g 3.15g 50%
Manganese 0.022mg 1.148mg 49%
Vitamin A 0µg 264µg 29%
Phosphorus 247mg 56mg 27%
Zinc 3.82mg 0.81mg 27%
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 0.902mg 25%
Selenium 13.5µg 0.3µg 24%
Copper 0.171mg 0.385mg 24%
Iron 5.03mg 3.17mg 23%
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin C 2mg 18mg 18%
Calcium 8mg 177mg 17%
Folate 68µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.155mg 13%
Magnesium 25mg 64mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.9g 0.041g 8%
Fats 6.05g 0.64g 8%
Calories 175kcal 23kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.034mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.12g 0.088g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.076mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 0.389g 3%
Potassium 379mg 295mg 2%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Sodium 55mg 4mg 2%
Carbs 0g 2.65g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.05g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 1.262mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.334mg 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 2.232mg 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 2.398mg 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.623mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 1.458mg 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 1.081mg 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horse meat Basil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
48%
Horse meat
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Horse meat
Horse meat is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.859g)
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.

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. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.