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Horse meat vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between horse meat and frankfurter

  • The amount of vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1 in horse meat is higher than in frankfurter.
  • Horse meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12 74% more than frankfurter.
  • Horse meat contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than frankfurter. While horse meat contains 0.1mg of Vitamin B1, frankfurter contains only 0.018mg.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in horse meat is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Frankfurter, beef, unheated.

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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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +177.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.9%
Contains more IronIron +319.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +210.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
~equal in Manganese ~0.021mg

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% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +129%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +152.2%
Contains more WaterWater +18.6%
Contains more FatsFats +367.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +77%

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
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +468.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.765g

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 Frankfurter
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Frankfurter Opinion
Calories 175kcal 316kcal Frankfurter
Protein 28.14g 11.16g Horse meat
Fats 6.05g 28.3g Frankfurter
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Horse meat
Net carbs 0g 3.36g Frankfurter
Carbs 0g 3.36g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 68mg 55mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 36IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 25mg 9mg Horse meat
Calcium 8mg 12mg Frankfurter
Potassium 379mg 316mg Horse meat
Iron 5.03mg 1.2mg Horse meat
Sugar 1.31g Horse meat
Copper 0.171mg 0.055mg Horse meat
Zinc 3.82mg 2.03mg Horse meat
Phosphorus 247mg 152mg Horse meat
Sodium 55mg 992mg Horse meat
Vitamin E 0.2mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 0.9µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.022mg 0.021mg Horse meat
Selenium 13.5µg 10.3µg Horse meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.018mg Horse meat
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.043mg Horse meat
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 2.028mg Horse meat
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.185mg Horse meat
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 1.38µg Horse meat
Vitamin K 1.8µg Frankfurter
Folate 10µg Frankfurter
Choline 48.6mg Frankfurter
Saturated Fat 1.9g 10.979g Horse meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.12g 12.048g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 0.765g Horse meat
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.121mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.262mg 0.519mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 1.334mg 0.58mg Horse meat
Leucine 2.232mg 0.994mg Horse meat
Lysine 2.398mg 1.055mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.623mg 0.319mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 0.487mg Horse meat
Valine 1.458mg 0.608mg Horse meat
Histidine 1.081mg 0.362mg Horse meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horse meat Frankfurter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
26%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 937mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.079g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.