Horse meat vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between horse meat and beefsteak raw
- Horse meat has more iron, vitamin B12, copper, and polyunsaturated fat; however, beefsteak raw is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Horse meat covers your daily iron needs 38% more than beefsteak raw.
- Beefsteak raw contains 4 times less polyunsaturated fat than horse meat. Horse meat contains 0.85g of polyunsaturated fat, while beefsteak raw contains 0.189g.
Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +151.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +106.7% |
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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.5% |
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:
21.38 g
Fats:
5.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.93 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +454.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
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
1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.189 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +349.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1.875g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.03mg | 2mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 27.9µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 2.69µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.543mg | 16% |
| Protein | 28.14g | 21.38g | 14% |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 5.3mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.079mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.182mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 0.189g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 220mg | 4% |
| Calories | 175kcal | 134kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.075mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 2.354g | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 5.048mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 6.05g | 5.36g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 67mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 375mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 55mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.253g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 1.875g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 2.011mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 2.247mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 1.152mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.868mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.142g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horse meat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (55 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)