Horse meat vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between horse meat and game?
- Horse meat is richer in zinc, iron, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat, yet game is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin B1.
- Game's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 47% higher.
- Horse meat has 3 times more monounsaturated fat than game. Horse meat has 2.12g of monounsaturated fat, while game has 0.63g.
- Game contains less saturated fat.
We used Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +508.3% |
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:
29.45 g
Fats:
2.67 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.9 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +126.6% |
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Protein
~29.45g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~65.9g
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Other
~1.98g
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
0.97 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.58 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +236.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.9% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 132% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.73mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 25% | |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 126mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 1.68mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.26mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 4.2mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.213mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 210mg | 5% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 2.67g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 0.97g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 0.63g | 4% |
| Protein | 28.14g | 29.45g | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 0.58g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Calories | 175kcal | 150kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 12.9µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 372mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 54mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 2.489mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 2.462mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.838mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 1.166mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 1.31mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 1.401mg | 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Game is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.