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Horse meat vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between horse meat and neufchâtel cheese

  • Horse meat has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, copper, and phosphorus; however, neufchâtel cheese is richer in vitamin A.
  • Horse meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 119% more.
  • Horse meat contains 39 times more iron than neufchâtel cheese. Horse meat contains 5.03mg of iron, while neufchâtel cheese contains 0.13mg.
  • Horse meat contains less saturated fat.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of neufchâtel cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of horse meat is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Cheese, neufchatel.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.3%
Contains more IronIron +3769.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +533.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +365.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1362.5%

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%
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% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +704.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +953.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +207.5%
Contains more OtherOther +33.6%
Contains more FatsFats +276.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~63.11g

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
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +172.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 0.3µg 119%
Iron 5.03mg 0.13mg 61%
Saturated fat 1.9g 12.79g 50%
Protein 28.14g 9.15g 38%
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 0.21mg 29%
Vitamin A 0µg 241µg 27%
Zinc 3.82mg 0.82mg 27%
Fats 6.05g 22.78g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.041mg 22%
Selenium 13.5µg 3µg 19%
Copper 0.171mg 0.027mg 16%
Phosphorus 247mg 138mg 16%
Sodium 55mg 334mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 12%
Calcium 8mg 117mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 2.12g 5.784g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.022mg 7%
Potassium 379mg 152mg 7%
Folate 14µg 4%
Calories 175kcal 253kcal 4%
Magnesium 25mg 10mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.155mg 3%
Cholesterol 68mg 74mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 0.97g 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.59g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 1.262mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.334mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 2.232mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 2.398mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.623mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 1.458mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 1.081mg 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horse meat Neufchâtel cheese
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
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.