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Horse meat vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are horse meat and corned beef different?

  • Horse meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, while corned beef is higher in selenium and zinc.
  • Horse meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 64% more than corned beef.
  • Horse meat contains 3 times more iron than corned beef. Horse meat contains 5.03mg of iron, while corned beef contains 1.86mg.
  • Horse meat is lower in cholesterol.

Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked types were 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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +161.4%
Contains more IronIron +170.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +143%
~equal in Calcium ~8mg
~equal in Copper ~0.154mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg

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 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.9%
Contains more FatsFats +213.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +41.5%
~equal in Water ~59.79g

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
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +334.9%

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 Corned beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Corned beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 1.63µg 64%
Sodium 55mg 973mg 40%
Iron 5.03mg 1.86mg 40%
Selenium 13.5µg 32.8µg 35%
Protein 28.14g 18.17g 20%
Fats 6.05g 18.98g 20%
Saturated fat 1.9g 6.34g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 2.12g 9.22g 18%
Phosphorus 247mg 125mg 17%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 3.03mg 11%
Cholesterol 68mg 98mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.23mg 8%
Zinc 3.82mg 4.58mg 7%
Potassium 379mg 145mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.026mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.17mg 4%
Calories 175kcal 251kcal 4%
Magnesium 25mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Copper 0.171mg 0.154mg 2%
Folate 6µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 0.67g 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.47g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.47g N/A
Calcium 8mg 8mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 1.262mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.334mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 2.232mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 2.398mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.623mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 1.458mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 1.081mg 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horse meat Corned beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Horse meat
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 918mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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.

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.