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Horse meat vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between horse meat and merlot

  • The amount of vitamin B12, iron, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, and potassium in horse meat is higher than in merlot.
  • Horse meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 132% more than merlot.
  • Horse meat contains 68 times more selenium than merlot. While horse meat contains 13.5µg of selenium, merlot contains only 0.2µg.
  • Horse meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of horse meat is 0, while the glycemic index of merlot is 15.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 2.4% 33% 189% 57% 104% 106% 7.2% 2.9% 74%
Merlot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198.4%
Contains more IronIron +993.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1454.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +2628.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +973.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6650%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +500%
~equal in Calcium ~8mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 25% 28% 91% 0% 76% 395% 0% 0% 0%
Merlot
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2060.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
Merlot
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3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40100%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +35.3%
Contains more OtherOther +491.8%

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 Merlot
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Merlot DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 0µg 132%
Iron 5.03mg 0.46mg 57%
Protein 28.14g 0.07g 56%
Zinc 3.82mg 0.14mg 33%
Phosphorus 247mg 23mg 32%
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 0.224mg 29%
Selenium 13.5µg 0.2µg 24%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.057mg 21%
Copper 0.171mg 0.011mg 18%
Saturated fat 1.9g 9%
Fats 6.05g 0g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.005mg 8%
Potassium 379mg 127mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.031mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.12g 5%
Calories 175kcal 83kcal 5%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.132mg 5%
Magnesium 25mg 12mg 3%
Sodium 55mg 4mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.03mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.51g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.51g N/A
Calcium 8mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Folate 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0%
Threonine 1.262mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.334mg 0%
Leucine 2.232mg 0%
Lysine 2.398mg 0%
Methionine 0.623mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 0%
Valine 1.458mg 0%
Histidine 1.081mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horse meat Merlot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
48%
Horse meat
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Horse meat
Horse meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.