Horse meat vs. Fillet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between horse meat and fillet
- Horse meat has more iron and selenium; however, fillet is higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and fiber.
- Fillet covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 90% more than horse meat.
- Fillet contains 14 times less selenium than horse meat. Horse meat contains 13.5µg of selenium, while fillet contains 1µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Vegetarian fillets.
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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 IronIron | +151.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +172.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1087.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +440.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.2% |
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 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +32.9% |
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:
23 g
Fats:
18 g
Carbs:
9 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +197.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +173.2% |
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
2.849 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.332 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +106.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +997.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 1.5mg | 90% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.925mg | 84% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 1.1mg | 83% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.9mg | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 9.332g | 57% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 12mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 4.2µg | 43% |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 2mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 450mg | 29% |
| Folate | 102µg | 26% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 6.1g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 3.45mg | 23% | |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 1µg | 23% |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 1.4mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 490mg | 19% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 18g | 18% |
| Choline | 82mg | 15% | |
| Protein | 28.14g | 23g | 10% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 95mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 600mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 4.376g | 6% |
| Calories | 175kcal | 290kcal | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 2.849g | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 9g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.9g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
136%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
78%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.949g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horse meat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fillet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fillet 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 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.