Horse meat vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between horse meat and lamb shoulder?
- Horse meat is higher in iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and copper, yet lamb shoulder is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Horse meat's daily need coverage for iron is 38% more.
- Horse meat has 3 times more vitamin B6 than lamb shoulder. While horse meat has 0.33mg of vitamin B6, lamb shoulder has only 0.12mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in horse meat is lower.
We used Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types in this article.
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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 | +46.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +147.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +88.1% |
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 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.6% |
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:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +234.5% |
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Carbs
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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
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +291.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.4% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.03mg | 2.03mg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 8.74g | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 2.55µg | 25% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 20.24g | 22% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 25.4µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.12mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 8.3g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 6.66mg | 11% |
| Protein | 28.14g | 22.53g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.25mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 183mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 92mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.113mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 4.48mg | 6% |
| Folate | 20µg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 1.61g | 5% |
| Calories | 175kcal | 279kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 259mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 8mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 0.964mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 1.753mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 1.216mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.714mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.84g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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.