Horse meat vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are horse meat and edam different?
- Horse meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, edam is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for edam is 78% higher.
- Horse meat contains 59 times more vitamin B3 than edam. While horse meat contains 4.84mg of vitamin B3, edam contains only 0.082mg.
- Horse meat has less saturated fat.
- Horse meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than edam (27).
Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Cheese, edam are the varieties 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1043.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +375% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +9037.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117% |
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 | +170.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5802.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +334.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +105.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +224.2% |
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:
24.99 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
1.43 g
Water:
41.56 g
Other:
4.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +359.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130.6% |
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
17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +283.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 8mg | 731mg | 72% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 17.572g | 71% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 1.54µg | 68% |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 0.44mg | 57% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 536mg | 41% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 27.8g | 33% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 812mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 0.082mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 243µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.389mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.076mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.036mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 8.125g | 15% |
| Calories | 175kcal | 357kcal | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 188mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 28.14g | 24.99g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.037mg | 5% |
| Folate | 16µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 14.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 3.75mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 0.665g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.43g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.43g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 0.932mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 1.308mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 2.57mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 2.66mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 1.434mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 1.81mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 1.034mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
80%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 757mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.672g)
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 - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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