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Horse meat vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between horse meat and broccoli

  • Horse meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, and copper; however, broccoli is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Horse meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 132% higher.
  • Horse meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than broccoli (32).

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Broccoli, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 2.4% 33% 189% 57% 104% 106% 7.2% 2.9% 74%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.9%
Contains more IronIron +589%
Contains more CopperCopper +249%
Contains more ZincZinc +831.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +274.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +440%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +487.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +854.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 25% 28% 91% 0% 76% 395% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +657.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4360%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.117mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +897.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1535.1%
Contains more OtherOther +110.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +39.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.85 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19172.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2136.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Horse meat Broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 0µg 132%
Vitamin C 2mg 89.2mg 97%
Vitamin K 101.6µg 85%
Iron 5.03mg 0.73mg 54%
Protein 28.14g 2.82g 51%
Zinc 3.82mg 0.41mg 31%
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 0.639mg 26%
Phosphorus 247mg 66mg 26%
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg 23%
Selenium 13.5µg 2.5µg 20%
Folate 63µg 16%
Copper 0.171mg 0.049mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.175mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Fats 6.05g 0.37g 9%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.21mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.9g 0.039g 8%
Calories 175kcal 34kcal 7%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.12g 0.011g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 0.038g 5%
Calcium 8mg 47mg 4%
Choline 18.7mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 31µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.071mg 2%
Potassium 379mg 316mg 2%
Carbs 0g 6.64g 2%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Sodium 55mg 33mg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.04g N/A
Sugar 1.7g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.117mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 1.262mg 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.334mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 2.232mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 2.398mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.623mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 1.458mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 1.081mg 0.059mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horse meat Broccoli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Horse meat
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.861g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.