Horse meat vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Horse meat and Rib eye steak different?
- Horse meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper, while Rib eye steak is higher in Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
- Horse meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 44% more than Rib eye steak.
- Horse meat contains 2 times more Iron than Rib eye steak. Horse meat contains 5.03mg of Iron, while Rib eye steak contains 2.24mg.
- Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat.
Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types were 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 | +13.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +124.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +113.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +139.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.5% |
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:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18200% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +260.5% |
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Carbs
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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
9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -80.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +396.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 175kcal | 291kcal |
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| Protein | 28.14g | 23.69g |
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| Fats | 6.05g | 21.81g |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 68mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 379mg | 260mg |
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| Iron | 5.03mg | 2.24mg |
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| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 3.82mg | 5.91mg |
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| Phosphorus | 247mg | 152mg |
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| Sodium | 55mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.08mg |
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| Selenium | 13.5µg | 29.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.287mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 4.908mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.477mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 2.1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.478g |
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| Choline | 48.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.9g | 9.684g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.12g | 10.519g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 1.027g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.265mg |
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| Threonine | 1.262mg | 1.116mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 1.103mg |
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| Leucine | 2.232mg | 2.041mg |
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| Lysine | 2.398mg | 2.269mg |
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| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.641mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0.95mg |
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| Valine | 1.458mg | 1.184mg |
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| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.888mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak 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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.