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Horse meat vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between horse meat and provolone?

  • Horse meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and copper, yet provolone is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 76% higher.
  • Horse meat has 31 times more vitamin B3 than provolone. Horse meat has 4.84mg of vitamin B3, while provolone has 0.156mg.
  • Horse meat contains less saturated fat.
  • Horse meat has a lower glycemic index than provolone.

We used Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Cheese, provolone types in this comparison.

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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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.6%
Contains more IronIron +867.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +557.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100.8%
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3002.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +352.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.5%

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% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +56.2%
Contains more FatsFats +340%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +157.4%
~equal in Protein ~25.58g

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +248.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.769g

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 Provolone
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
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Provolone DV% diff.
Calcium 8mg 756mg 75%
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 1.46µg 71%
Saturated fat 1.9g 17.078g 69%
Iron 5.03mg 0.52mg 56%
Sodium 55mg 876mg 36%
Phosphorus 247mg 496mg 36%
Fats 6.05g 26.62g 32%
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 0.156mg 29%
Vitamin A 0µg 236µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.073mg 20%
Copper 0.171mg 0.026mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.321mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 2.12g 7.393g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 10%
Calories 175kcal 351kcal 9%
Potassium 379mg 138mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.019mg 7%
Zinc 3.82mg 3.23mg 5%
Protein 28.14g 25.58g 5%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Folate 10µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Selenium 13.5µg 14.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.01mg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 28mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.14g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 0.769g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.14g N/A
Cholesterol 68mg 69mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 1.262mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.334mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 2.232mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 2.398mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.623mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 1.458mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 1.081mg 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Horse meat Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 821mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Horse meat
Horse meat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.