Horse meat vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between horse meat and beef ribs?
- Horse meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, yet beef ribs are higher in zinc and selenium.
- Beef ribs' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 52% more.
- Horse meat has 2 times more iron than beef ribs. While horse meat has 5.03mg of iron, beef ribs have only 2.33mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in horse meat is lower.
We used Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +35.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
Protein:
22.8 g
Fats:
30.49 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
46.1 g
Other:
0.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +404% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.85 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +515.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.5% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 12.29g | 47% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 30.49g | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 2.33µg | 35% |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 2.33mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 13.04g | 27% |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 5.76mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 21.2µg | 14% |
| Protein | 28.14g | 22.8g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 172mg | 11% |
| Calories | 175kcal | 372kcal | 10% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.088mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.23mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 3.64mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 85mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 290mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 0.996mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 1.802mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 1.897mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 1.109mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
48%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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.