Horse meat vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are horse meat and beef shank different?
- Horse meat is higher in iron and polyunsaturated fat; however, beef shank is richer in zinc, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for zinc for beef shank is 61% higher.
- Horse meat contains 4 times more polyunsaturated fat than beef shank. While horse meat contains 0.85g of polyunsaturated fat, beef shank contains only 0.21g.
Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered are the varieties used 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 IronIron | +30.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +174.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +122.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +19.9% |
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:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.7% |
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Fats
~6.36g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~58.21g
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Other
~1.75g
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
2.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +304.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +34.9% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 3.82mg | 10.49mg | 61% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 30µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 3.79µg | 26% |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 3.86mg | 15% |
| Protein | 28.14g | 33.68g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.21mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 5.89mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 0.21g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.37mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 78mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 447mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 263mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 2.86g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 2.29g | 2% |
| Calories | 175kcal | 201kcal | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 6.36g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 1.153mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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 - 0.39g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef shank is relatively richer in vitamins
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)