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Horse meat vs. Beef Liver raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between horse meat and beef Liver raw?

  • Horse meat has less vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and manganese than beef Liver raw.
  • Beef Liver raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 2339% higher.
  • Horse meat contains less cholesterol.

We used Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.5% 28% 184% 3252% 109% 166% 9% 40% 217%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +5604.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1309.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +194.1%
~equal in Iron ~4.9mg
~equal in Zinc ~4mg

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%
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 4.3% 1656% 7.6% 18% 47% 636% 247% 430% 250% 7413% 7.8% 218% 182%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1776.6%

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
20% 4% 4% 71%
Protein: 20.36 g
Fats: 3.63 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 70.81 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.2%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more OtherOther +39.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +10.7%

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
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.465 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +342.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.1%

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 Beef Liver raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Beef Liver raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 59.3µg 2339%
Copper 0.171mg 9.755mg 1065%
Vitamin A 0µg 4968µg 552%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 2.755mg 203%
Vitamin B5 7.173mg 143%
Folate 290µg 73%
Cholesterol 68mg 275mg 69%
Choline 333.3mg 61%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 1.083mg 58%
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 13.175mg 52%
Selenium 13.5µg 39.7µg 48%
Phosphorus 247mg 387mg 20%
Protein 28.14g 20.36g 16%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.31mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.189mg 7%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Fats 6.05g 3.63g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.12g 0.479g 4%
Vitamin K 3.1µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 0.465g 3%
Saturated fat 1.9g 1.233g 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Calories 175kcal 135kcal 2%
Zinc 3.82mg 4mg 2%
Iron 5.03mg 4.9mg 2%
Potassium 379mg 313mg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 18mg 2%
Sodium 55mg 69mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.89g 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 1.3mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.89g N/A
Calcium 8mg 5mg 0%
Trans fat 0.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 1.262mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.334mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 2.232mg 1.91mg 0%
Lysine 2.398mg 1.607mg 0%
Methionine 0.623mg 0.543mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 1.084mg 0%
Valine 1.458mg 1.26mg 0%
Histidine 1.081mg 0.629mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.299g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
855%
Beef Liver raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
402%
Beef Liver raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.667g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Beef Liver raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169451/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.