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Horse meat vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Horse meat and Matzo different?

  • Horse meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Matzo is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Horse meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 132% more than Matzo.

Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Crackers, matzo, plain types were used 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.
Horse meat
Horse meat
5
:
4
Matzo
Matzo
Contains more Iron +59.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.5%
Contains more Potassium +238.4%
Contains more Zinc +461.8%
Contains more Copper +185%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +2854.5%
Contains more Selenium +173.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Horse meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Matzo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Iron +59.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.5%
Contains more Potassium +238.4%
Contains more Zinc +461.8%
Contains more Copper +185%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +2854.5%
Contains more Selenium +173.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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
4
:
7
Matzo
Matzo
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +287%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.5%
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%
Matzo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +287%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Horse meat
Horse meat
4
:
1
Matzo
Matzo
Contains more Protein +181.4%
Contains more Fats +332.1%
Contains more Water +1387.9%
Contains more Other +205%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
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
Matzo
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +181.4%
Contains more Fats +332.1%
Contains more Water +1387.9%
Contains more Other +205%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Horse meat
Horse meat
2
:
1
Matzo
Matzo
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1569.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Horse meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
Matzo
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1569.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%

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 Matzo
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 28.14g 10g Horse meat
Fats 6.05g 1.4g Horse meat
Carbs 0g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 175kcal 395kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g Horse meat
Fiber 0g 3g Matzo
Calcium 8mg 13mg Matzo
Iron 5.03mg 3.16mg Horse meat
Magnesium 25mg 25mg
Phosphorus 247mg 89mg Horse meat
Potassium 379mg 112mg Horse meat
Sodium 55mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 3.82mg 0.68mg Horse meat
Copper 0.171mg 0.06mg Horse meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 13.5µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin E 0.06mg Matzo
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Horse meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.387mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.291mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 3.892mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.115mg Horse meat
Folate 17µg Matzo
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 0µg Horse meat
Vitamin K 0.3µg Matzo
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.116mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.262mg 0.267mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 1.334mg 0.371mg Horse meat
Leucine 2.232mg 0.692mg Horse meat
Lysine 2.398mg 0.193mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.623mg 0.176mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 0.494mg Horse meat
Valine 1.458mg 0.42mg Horse meat
Histidine 1.081mg 0.213mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 1.9g 0.226g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 2.12g 0.127g Horse meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 0.603g Horse meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horse meat Matzo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.674g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/nutrients
  2. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.