Horse meat vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between horse meat and duck meat
- Horse meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, duck meat is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin B1.
- Horse meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 119% higher.
- Horse meat has 2 times more zinc than duck meat. While horse meat has 3.82mg of zinc, duck meat has only 1.86mg.
- Horse meat has less saturated fat.
The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Duck, domesticated, meat, and skin, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.1% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +953.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +124.2% |
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:
18.99 g
Fats:
28.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.84 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +368.6% |
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Carbs
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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
9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +508.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +329.4% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 0.3µg | 119% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 9.67g | 35% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 28.35g | 34% |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 2.7mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 12.9g | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 3.65g | 19% |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 1.86mg | 18% |
| Protein | 28.14g | 18.99g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 156mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 20µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.18mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.269mg | 11% |
| Choline | 50.4mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 175kcal | 337kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 63µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.174mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.227mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 84mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 204mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 59mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 4.825mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 0.773mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 0.872mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0.752mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.462mg | 0% |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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 - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.77g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat 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.