Horse meat vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between horse meat and Italian sausage
- Horse meat has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and copper; however, Italian sausage is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, and vitamin B2.
- Horse meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 78% more than Italian sausage.
- Italian sausage has 4 times less iron than horse meat. Horse meat has 5.03mg of iron, while Italian sausage has 1.43mg.
- Horse meat contains less saturated fat.
- Italian sausage has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Italian sausage is 28, while the glycemic index of horse meat is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.
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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 | +38.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +251.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +113.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +162.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63% |
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 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +143.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +523% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94.2% |
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:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +351.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.6% |
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
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +707% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +313.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 1.3µg | 78% |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 1.43mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.623mg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 10.195g | 38% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 17.108g | 37% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 27.31g | 33% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 743mg | 30% |
| Protein | 28.14g | 19.12g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 3.518g | 18% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 22µg | 15% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 2.39mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 170mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.08mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.233mg | 9% |
| Calories | 175kcal | 344kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 4.165mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 57mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 379mg | 304mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.86g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Horse meat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals