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.
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Iron
+167.6%
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Phosphorus
+31.4%
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Potassium
+22.3%
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Sodium
-23.6%
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Copper
+43.7%
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Calcium
+112.5%
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Zinc
+16.8%
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Selenium
+95.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
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Iron
+167.6%
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Phosphorus
+31.4%
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Potassium
+22.3%
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Sodium
-23.6%
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Copper
+43.7%
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Calcium
+112.5%
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Zinc
+16.8%
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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.
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+153.8%
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Vitamin B12
+23.9%
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Vitamin B2
+108.3%
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Vitamin B3
+37.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+153.8%
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Vitamin B12
+23.9%
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Vitamin B2
+108.3%
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Vitamin B3
+37.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+14.8%
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Water
+19.1%
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+123.2%
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Fats
+246.1%
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
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1.83 g
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
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Protein
+14.8%
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Water
+19.1%
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+123.2%
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Fats
+246.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-78.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+316%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+77.6%
Saturated Fat:
1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.85 g
Saturated Fat:
8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.51 g
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Saturated Fat
-78.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+316%
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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.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 28.14g | 24.52g |
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Fats | 6.05g | 20.94g |
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Calories | 175kcal | 294kcal |
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Calcium | 8mg | 17mg |
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Iron | 5.03mg | 1.88mg |
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Magnesium | 25mg | 23mg |
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Phosphorus | 247mg | 188mg |
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Potassium | 379mg | 310mg |
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Sodium | 55mg | 72mg |
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Zinc | 3.82mg | 4.46mg |
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Copper | 0.171mg | 0.119mg |
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Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.022mg | |
Selenium | 13.5µg | 26.4µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.14mg |
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Vitamin D | 2IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.25mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 6.66mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.13mg |
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Folate | 18µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 2.55µg |
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Vitamin K | 4.6µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.287mg |
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Threonine | 1.262mg | 1.05mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 1.183mg |
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Leucine | 2.232mg | 1.908mg |
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Lysine | 2.398mg | 2.166mg |
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Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.629mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0.998mg |
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Valine | 1.458mg | 1.323mg |
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Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.777mg |
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Cholesterol | 68mg | 97mg |
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Saturated Fat | 1.9g | 8.83g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 2.12g | 8.82g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 1.51g |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Lamb and mutton is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.93g)
Which food is cheaper?

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.