Horse meat vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are horse meat and bison meat different?
- Horse meat is richer in iron, vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and polyunsaturated fat, while bison meat is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
- Bison meat covers your daily need for selenium, 40% more than horse meat.
- Horse meat contains 4 times more polyunsaturated fat than bison meat. Horse meat contains 0.85g of polyunsaturated fat, while bison meat contains 0.24g.
- Bison meat is lower in saturated fat.
Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted types were 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 | +47.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +163% |
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 | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.2% |
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:
28.44 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.54 g
Other:
2.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~28.44g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~66.54g
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
0.91 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.24 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +123.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +254.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.1% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 13.5µg | 35.5µg | 40% |
| Choline | 114.8mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 3.42mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 2.86µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.27mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 3.71mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.107mg | 7% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 2.42g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 82mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 0.91g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 209mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 0.24g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 0.95g | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 175kcal | 143kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.008mg | 1% |
| Protein | 28.14g | 28.44g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 3.68mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 361mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 57mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 1.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 2.21mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 2.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.674mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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 richer in minerals?
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bison meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bison meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bison meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)