Horse meat vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between horse meat and parmigiano-Reggiano
- Horse meat has more iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily calcium needs 110% more than horse meat.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 42 times less vitamin B3 than horse meat. Horse meat contains 4.84mg of vitamin B3, while parmigiano-Reggiano contains 0.114mg.
- Horse meat has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.
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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 | +203.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +458.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13762.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +39.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +195.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +286.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.1% |
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 | +244.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4145.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +573.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +39.8% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +305% |
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:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +26.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +230.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +338.8% |
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
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +187.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Calcium | 8mg | 1109mg | 110% |
Phosphorus | 247mg | 729mg | 69% |
Sodium | 55mg | 1529mg | 64% |
Iron | 5.03mg | 0.9mg | 52% |
Saturated fat | 1.9g | 13.317g | 52% |
Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 2.26µg | 38% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 0.114mg | 30% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.486mg | 28% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.049mg | 22% |
Fats | 6.05g | 20g | 21% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 160µg | 18% |
Protein | 28.14g | 20g | 16% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 6.098g | 10% |
Selenium | 13.5µg | 17.7µg | 8% |
Copper | 0.171mg | 0.238mg | 7% |
Potassium | 379mg | 125mg | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 7% | |
Cholesterol | 68mg | 88mg | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.029mg | 6% |
Calories | 175kcal | 265kcal | 5% |
Choline | 20.7mg | 4% | |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.085mg | 3% |
Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 0.462g | 3% |
Magnesium | 25mg | 38mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
Carbs | 0g | 1.37g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 1.37g | N/A |
Zinc | 3.82mg | 3.87mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.262mg | 1.519mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.232mg | 2.983mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.398mg | 2.459mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.458mg | 1.498mg | 0% |
Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.752mg | 0% |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%

121%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
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 - 1474mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.417g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?

Horse meat is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.