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Horse meat vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Horse meat and Pita

  • Horse meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Pita has more Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Horse meat is 132% higher.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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
7
:
3
Pita
Pita
Contains more Iron +259.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.6%
Contains more Potassium +215.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +354.8%
Contains more Calcium +975%
Contains more Manganese +2086.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Copper - 0.168
Horse meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Pita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Iron +259.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.6%
Contains more Potassium +215.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +354.8%
Contains more Calcium +975%
Contains more Manganese +2086.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Copper - 0.168

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
5
:
3
Pita
Pita
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +870.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167%
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%
Pita
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% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +870.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Horse meat
Horse meat
3
:
2
Pita
Pita
Contains more Protein +209.2%
Contains more Fats +404.2%
Contains more Water +99.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.9
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
Pita
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +209.2%
Contains more Fats +404.2%
Contains more Water +99.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Horse meat
Horse meat
2
:
1
Pita
Pita
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1919%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
Horse meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
Pita
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1919%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Pita Opinion
Net carbs 0g 53.5g Pita
Protein 28.14g 9.1g Horse meat
Fats 6.05g 1.2g Horse meat
Carbs 0g 55.7g Pita
Calories 175kcal 275kcal Pita
Fiber 0g 2.2g Pita
Calcium 8mg 86mg Pita
Iron 5.03mg 1.4mg Horse meat
Magnesium 25mg 26mg Pita
Phosphorus 247mg 97mg Horse meat
Potassium 379mg 120mg Horse meat
Sodium 55mg 536mg Horse meat
Zinc 3.82mg 0.84mg Horse meat
Copper 0.171mg 0.168mg Horse meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.481mg Pita
Selenium 13.5µg Horse meat
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Horse meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.097mg Horse meat
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 2.142mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.034mg Horse meat
Folate 24µg Pita
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 0µg Horse meat
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.105mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.262mg 0.257mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 1.334mg 0.349mg Horse meat
Leucine 2.232mg 0.634mg Horse meat
Lysine 2.398mg 0.219mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.623mg 0.16mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 0.446mg Horse meat
Valine 1.458mg 0.394mg Horse meat
Histidine 1.081mg 0.195mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Pita
Saturated Fat 1.9g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.12g 0.105g Horse meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 0.535g Horse meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horse meat Pita
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
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.734g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 481mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.