Horse meat vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between horse meat and chuck steak
- Horse meat is higher in iron, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, chuck steak is richer in zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for zinc is 44% higher.
- Horse meat has 2 times more copper than chuck steak. While horse meat has 0.171mg of copper, chuck steak has only 0.077mg.
- Horse meat has less cholesterol.
The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103.7% |
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 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13% |
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:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1043.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +224.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
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
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +346.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.81g
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 3.82mg | 8.68mg | 44% |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 2.45mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 8.66g | 31% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 27.5µg | 25% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 19.64g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 9.457g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 15% | |
| Choline | 79mg | 14% | |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.077mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 193mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 87mg | 6% |
| Protein | 28.14g | 24.98g | 6% |
| Calories | 175kcal | 277kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 3.03µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.191mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.373mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 325mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 4.663mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 71mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 0.81g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | N/A |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
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 - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.