Horse meat vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between horse meat and beef tenderloin
- Horse meat has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and copper; however, beef tenderloin is richer in selenium and vitamin B2.
- Beef tenderloin covers your daily saturated fat needs 39% more than horse meat.
- Beef tenderloin has 2 times less iron than horse meat. Horse meat has 5.03mg of iron, while beef tenderloin has 3.11mg.
- Horse meat contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +69.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +61.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +28.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.7% |
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:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +306.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71% |
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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
9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +384.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.6% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 9.72g | 36% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 24.6g | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 2.46µg | 29% |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 3.11mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 10.27g | 20% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 22.9µg | 17% |
| Choline | 91mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 3mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.26mg | 11% |
| Protein | 28.14g | 23.9g | 8% |
| Calories | 175kcal | 324kcal | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 203mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.25mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 85mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.123mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 4.03mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 331mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 1g | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 57mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
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 - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.82g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2)
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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