Horse meat vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between horse meat and hot dogs
- Horse meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, and potassium; however, hot dogs are richer in calcium.
- Horse meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 66% higher.
- Horse meat has 5 times more iron than hot dogs. While horse meat has 5.03mg of iron, hot dogs have only 1.09mg.
- Horse meat has less saturated fat.
- Horse meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than hot dogs (28).
The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Frankfurter, meat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +149.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +361.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +218.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1137.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +104.5% |
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 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +98.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +101.3% |
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:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +174.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +325.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91.3% |
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
7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +437.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +418.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 1.57µg | 66% |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 1.09mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 1090mg | 45% |
| Protein | 28.14g | 10.26g | 36% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 25.76g | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 7.666g | 26% |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 1.2mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 4.404g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 11.386g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 2.665mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.166mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 99mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.097mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 152mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 206mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 175kcal | 290kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 77mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 12.5µg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.045mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.17g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1035mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.766g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.