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Horse meat vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are horse meat and Brussels sprouts different?

  • Horse meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and selenium; however, Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for horse meat is 132% higher.

Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Brussels sprouts, raw 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.
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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more IronIron +259.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +809.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +258%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +743.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1431.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Potassium ~389mg

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +549.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +732.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1916.7%
Contains more OtherOther +33.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +34.4%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9117.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17900%

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 Brussels sprouts
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 153g 1014%
Vitamin K 177µg 148%
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 0µg 132%
Vitamin C 2mg 85mg 92%
Protein 28.14g 3.38g 50%
Iron 5.03mg 1.4mg 45%
Zinc 3.82mg 0.42mg 31%
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 0.745mg 26%
Phosphorus 247mg 69mg 25%
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg 23%
Selenium 13.5µg 1.6µg 22%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Folate 61µg 15%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.337mg 14%
Copper 0.171mg 0.07mg 11%
Fats 6.05g 0.3g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.219mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.9g 0.062g 8%
Calories 175kcal 43kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.12g 0.023g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Choline 19.1mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.139mg 3%
Calcium 8mg 42mg 3%
Carbs 0g 8.95g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.09mg 2%
Sodium 55mg 25mg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.15g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 23mg 0%
Potassium 379mg 389mg 0%
Sugar 2.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 1.262mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.334mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 2.232mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 2.398mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.623mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 1.458mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 1.081mg 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horse meat Brussels sprouts
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.838g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.