Horse meat vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between horse meat and caribou meat
- Horse meat has more monounsaturated fat; however, caribou meat has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, zinc, vitamin B1, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for caribou meat is 145% higher.
- Caribou meat has 2 times less monounsaturated fat than horse meat. Horse meat has 2.12g of monounsaturated fat, while caribou meat has 1.33g.
- Horse meat is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +22.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +295.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +110.1% |
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:
29.77 g
Fats:
4.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.43 g
Other:
3.38 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.7% |
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Protein
~29.77g
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Carbs
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Water
~62.43g
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
1.7 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.62 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +59.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.5% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 6.64µg | 145% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.9mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.68mg | 54% | |
| Choline | 122.6mg | 22% | |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 109mg | 14% |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 6.17mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 5.26mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.25mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.263mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 5.79mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.087mg | 3% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 4.42g | 3% |
| Protein | 28.14g | 29.77g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 1.33g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 233mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 310mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 0.62g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 1.7g | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 175kcal | 167kcal | 0% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 60mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 13.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.458mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 1.273mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 1.347mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 2.457mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 2.697mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 1.324mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 1.179mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
118%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
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 - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caribou meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)