Horse meat vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between horse meat and lamb loin?
- Horse meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and copper, yet lamb loin is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Lamb loin's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 42% higher.
- Horse meat has 3 times more vitamin B6 than lamb loin. Horse meat has 0.33mg of vitamin B6, while lamb loin has 0.11mg.
- Horse meat contains less cholesterol.
We used Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +54.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +137.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +82.2% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.7% |
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:
22.55 g
Fats:
23.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.5 g
Other:
1.36 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +289.9% |
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Carbs
~0g
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
10.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.87 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +356.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +120% |
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 | 2.21µg | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 10.24g | 38% |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 2.12mg | 36% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 23.59g | 27% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 24.6µg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 9.68g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.11mg | 17% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 7.1mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 13% | |
| Protein | 28.14g | 22.55g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 180mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.24mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 95mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 1.87g | 7% |
| Calories | 175kcal | 309kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.119mg | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 3.41mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 246mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 8mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 1.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 1.754mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 1.991mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.579mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
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 - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.34g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)