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Horse meat vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between horse meat and milk

  • Horse meat has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, and copper, while milk has more calcium.
  • Horse meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 112% more than milk.
  • Horse meat contains 168 times more iron than milk. While horse meat contains 5.03mg of iron, milk contains only 0.03mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in milk is lower.
  • Horse meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of horse meat is 0, while the glycemic index of milk is 31.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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%
Milk
Milk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152.7%
Contains more IronIron +16666.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1610%
Contains more ZincZinc +809.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +633.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +309.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1462.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%

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%
Milk
Milk
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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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +791.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +572.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.2%

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
Milk
Milk
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3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +735%
Contains more FatsFats +523.7%
Contains more OtherOther +144%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +40.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.85 g
Milk
Milk
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67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +665.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2328.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 0.47µg 112%
Iron 5.03mg 0.03mg 63%
Protein 28.14g 3.37g 50%
Zinc 3.82mg 0.42mg 31%
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 0.093mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.037mg 23%
Phosphorus 247mg 95mg 22%
Cholesterol 68mg 5mg 21%
Selenium 13.5µg 3.3µg 19%
Copper 0.171mg 0.01mg 18%
Calcium 8mg 125mg 12%
Fats 6.05g 0.97g 8%
Calories 175kcal 42kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.02mg 7%
Potassium 379mg 150mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.9g 0.633g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 0.035g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.185mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.12g 0.277g 5%
Choline 17.7mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 11mg 3%
Carbs 0g 4.99g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.003mg 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.99g N/A
Sugar 5.2g N/A
Sodium 55mg 44mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 1.262mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.334mg 0.174mg 0%
Leucine 2.232mg 0.319mg 0%
Lysine 2.398mg 0.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.623mg 0.088mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 0.174mg 0%
Valine 1.458mg 0.22mg 0%
Histidine 1.081mg 0.101mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horse meat Milk
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
15%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.267g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.