Horse meat vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are horse meat and pork spare ribs different?
- Horse meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and copper; however, pork spare ribs are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B1, selenium, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for horse meat is 116% higher.
- Horse meat contains 6 times more iron than pork spare ribs. While horse meat contains 5.03mg of iron, pork spare ribs contain only 0.91mg.
- Horse meat has less saturated fat.
Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean, and fat, raw are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +452.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +113.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +731.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +219% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +109.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
Protein:
15.47 g
Fats:
23.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.75 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +286.8% |
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Carbs
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Water
~59.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.85 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.953 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +302.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +365.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 0.38µg | 116% |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 0.91mg | 52% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 23.4g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 7.529g | 26% |
| Protein | 28.14g | 15.47g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 3.953g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.574mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.319mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 8.542g | 16% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 22µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 141mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.625mg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 2.5mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 2.3µg | 12% | |
| Choline | 59.7mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 91IU | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.08mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.251mg | 10% |
| Calories | 175kcal | 277kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 242mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 80mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 4.662mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 81mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0.222g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 1.318mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 1.435mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.426mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.079g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.146g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pork spare ribs is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork spare ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.629g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)