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Horse meat vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between horse meat and powdered milk

  • Horse meat has more iron and vitamin B3, while powdered milk has more calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and magnesium.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily need for calcium, 90% more than horse meat.
  • Horse meat contains 11 times more iron than powdered milk. While horse meat contains 5.03mg of iron, powdered milk contains only 0.47mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in horse meat is lower.
  • Horse meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of horse meat is 0, while the glycemic index of powdered milk is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Milk, dry, whole, without added 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more IronIron +970.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +240%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +250.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.7%

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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +649.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +330%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +904.2%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.302mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~3.25µg

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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +2490.3%
Contains more FatsFats +341.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +232.2%
~equal in Protein ~26.32g

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +273.8%

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 Powdered milk
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Powdered milk DV% diff.
Calcium 8mg 912mg 90%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 1.205mg 83%
Phosphorus 247mg 776mg 76%
Saturated fat 1.9g 16.742g 67%
Iron 5.03mg 0.47mg 57%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 45%
Fats 6.05g 26.71g 32%
Vitamin A 0µg 258µg 29%
Potassium 379mg 1330mg 28%
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 0.646mg 26%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Calories 175kcal 496kcal 16%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.283mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 2.12g 7.924g 15%
Magnesium 25mg 85mg 14%
Sodium 55mg 371mg 14%
Carbs 0g 38.42g 13%
Cholesterol 68mg 97mg 10%
Copper 0.171mg 0.08mg 10%
Folate 37µg 9%
Vitamin C 2mg 8.6mg 7%
Selenium 13.5µg 16.3µg 5%
Protein 28.14g 26.32g 4%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 3.25µg 4%
Zinc 3.82mg 3.34mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.302mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 0.665g 1%
Net carbs 0g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.262mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.334mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 2.232mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.398mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.623mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.458mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 1.081mg 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horse meat Powdered 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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.842g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Horse meat
Horse meat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.