Horse meat vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between horse meat and ground chicken
- Horse meat has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and copper; however, ground chicken has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for horse meat is 110% higher.
- Ground chicken has 5 times less iron than horse meat. Horse meat has 5.03mg of iron, while ground chicken has 0.93mg.
- Horse meat is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.
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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 | +440.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +99% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.6% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +519.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +151.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63% |
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:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
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Water
~64.92g
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
3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.08 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +130.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +144.7% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 0.51µg | 110% |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 0.93mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.327mg | 27% | |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 1.92mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.538mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.302mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 7.107mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 107mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.062mg | 12% |
| Choline | 59mg | 11% | |
| Protein | 28.14g | 23.28g | 10% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 677mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 2.08g | 8% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 10.92g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 4.879g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 3.11g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.121mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 234mg | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 175kcal | 189kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 14.3µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 75mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.087g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 1.06mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 1.816mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 2.014mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0.912mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 1.102mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.031g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g | N/A |
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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
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 - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken 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.