Horse meat vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the main differences between horse meat and butter?
- Horse meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium, yet butter is richer in vitamin A.
- Butter's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 243% higher.
- Horse meat has 252 times more iron than butter. Horse meat has 5.03mg of iron, while butter has 0.02mg.
- Horse meat contains less cholesterol.
We used Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Butter, without salt types in this comparison.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +1150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1479.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25050% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +968.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4144.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +929.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +450% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11423.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1758.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3210.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +256.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4475% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1240.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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
50.489 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.01 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1005.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +254.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 50.489g | 221% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 0.17µg | 125% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 81.11g | 115% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 684µg | 76% |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 0.02mg | 63% |
| Protein | 28.14g | 0.85g | 55% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 23.43g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 215mg | 49% |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 0.09mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 24mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 0.042mg | 30% |
| Calories | 175kcal | 717kcal | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.003mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 1µg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.016mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 3.01g | 14% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 24mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.005mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.034mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Choline | 18.8mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 8mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.004mg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
People also compare
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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 48.589g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.