Horse meat vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are horse meat and flank steak different?
- Horse meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, copper, and phosphorus; however, flank steak is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for horse meat is 64% higher.
- Horse meat contains 3 times more iron than flank steak. While horse meat contains 5.03mg of iron, flank steak contains only 1.74mg.
- Horse meat has less saturated fat.
Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled 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 | +11.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +189.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +117.8% |
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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +93.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75.5% |
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:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.17 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +-3150% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36% |
~equal in
Protein
~27.66g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~64.17g
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
3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +164% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.5% |
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 price |
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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 B12 | 3.16µg | 1.63µg | 64% |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 1.74mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 29.4µg | 29% |
| Choline | 105.4mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.579mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 7.363mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 11% | |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 4.9mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.082mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 3.395g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 210mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 0.322g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 79mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 3.317g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 6.05g | 8.23g | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.075mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 175kcal | 192kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 28.14g | 27.66g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.133mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 339mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 56mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 1.105mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 1.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 2.201mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 2.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 1.093mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 1.372mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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 - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.495g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank 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 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.