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Horse meat vs. Lamb and mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Horse meat and Lamb and mutton

  • Horse meat has more Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, while Lamb and mutton has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Horse meat covers your daily need of Iron 39% more than Lamb and mutton.
  • Horse meat contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb and mutton. While Horse meat contains 0.33mg of Vitamin B6, Lamb and mutton contains only 0.13mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Horse meat is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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.
Horse meat
Horse meat
6
:
3
Lamb and mutton
Lamb and mutton
Contains more Iron +167.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Copper +43.7%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Zinc +16.8%
Contains more Selenium +95.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Horse meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Lamb and mutton
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +167.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Copper +43.7%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Zinc +16.8%
Contains more Selenium +95.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Manganese - 0.022

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.
Horse meat
Horse meat
3
:
7
Lamb and mutton
Lamb and mutton
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Horse meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 25% 28% 91% 0% 77% 0% 396% 0%
Lamb and mutton
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Horse meat
Horse meat
3
:
1
Lamb and mutton
Lamb and mutton
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Other +123.2%
Contains more Fats +246.1%
Horse meat
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
Lamb and mutton
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Other +123.2%
Contains more Fats +246.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Horse meat
Horse meat
1
:
2
Lamb and mutton
Lamb and mutton
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.6%
Horse meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
Lamb and mutton
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.6%

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 Lamb and mutton
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Lamb and mutton Opinion
Protein 28.14g 24.52g Horse meat
Fats 6.05g 20.94g Lamb and mutton
Calories 175kcal 294kcal Lamb and mutton
Calcium 8mg 17mg Lamb and mutton
Iron 5.03mg 1.88mg Horse meat
Magnesium 25mg 23mg Horse meat
Phosphorus 247mg 188mg Horse meat
Potassium 379mg 310mg Horse meat
Sodium 55mg 72mg Horse meat
Zinc 3.82mg 4.46mg Lamb and mutton
Copper 0.171mg 0.119mg Horse meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg
Selenium 13.5µg 26.4µg Lamb and mutton
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb and mutton
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb and mutton
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb and mutton
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Horse meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.25mg Lamb and mutton
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 6.66mg Lamb and mutton
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb and mutton
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.13mg Horse meat
Folate 18µg Lamb and mutton
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 2.55µg Horse meat
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb and mutton
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.287mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.262mg 1.05mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 1.334mg 1.183mg Horse meat
Leucine 2.232mg 1.908mg Horse meat
Lysine 2.398mg 2.166mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.623mg 0.629mg Lamb and mutton
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 0.998mg Horse meat
Valine 1.458mg 1.323mg Horse meat
Histidine 1.081mg 0.777mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 68mg 97mg Horse meat
Saturated Fat 1.9g 8.83g Horse meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.12g 8.82g Lamb and mutton
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 1.51g Lamb and mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Horse meat Lamb and mutton
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
52%
Horse meat
52%
Lamb and mutton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
52%
Lamb and mutton

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb and mutton
Lamb and mutton is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horse meat
Horse meat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/nutrients
  2. Lamb and mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.