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Horse meat vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Horse meat and Pot roast

  • Horse meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Pot roast has more Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Horse meat is 43% higher.
  • Pot roast has 2 times less Iron than Horse meat. Horse meat has 5.03mg of Iron, while Pot roast has 2.42mg.
  • Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 Iron +107.9%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +42%
Contains more Potassium +64.1%
Contains more Copper +72.7%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -14.5%
Contains more Zinc +74.3%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Contains more Iron +107.9%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +42%
Contains more Potassium +64.1%
Contains more Copper +72.7%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -14.5%
Contains more Zinc +74.3%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 6% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 267% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +23.3%
Contains more Fats +216.9%
Equal in Protein - 28.94
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Water +23.3%
Contains more Fats +216.9%
Equal in Protein - 28.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.6%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Pot roast Opinion
Protein 28.14g 28.94g Pot roast
Fats 6.05g 19.17g Pot roast
Calories 175kcal 297kcal Pot roast
Calcium 8mg 16mg Pot roast
Iron 5.03mg 2.42mg Horse meat
Magnesium 25mg 19mg Horse meat
Phosphorus 247mg 174mg Horse meat
Potassium 379mg 231mg Horse meat
Sodium 55mg 47mg Pot roast
Zinc 3.82mg 6.66mg Pot roast
Copper 0.171mg 0.099mg Horse meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.01mg Horse meat
Selenium 13.5µg 27µg Pot roast
Vitamin E 0.51mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 8IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pot roast
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Horse meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.059mg Horse meat
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.171mg Pot roast
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 4.105mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 0.571mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.283mg Horse meat
Folate 9µg Pot roast
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 2.13µg Horse meat
Vitamin K 1.8µg Pot roast
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.19mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.262mg 1.156mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 1.334mg 1.317mg Horse meat
Leucine 2.232mg 2.302mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.398mg 2.446mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.623mg 0.754mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 1.143mg Horse meat
Valine 1.458mg 1.436mg Horse meat
Histidine 1.081mg 0.924mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 68mg 116mg Horse meat
Saturated Fat 1.9g 7.548g Horse meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.12g 8.175g Pot roast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 0.708g Horse meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horse meat Pot roast
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
52%
Horse meat
44%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.648g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat
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)
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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.