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Horse meat vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between horse meat and rye

  • Horse meat has more vitamin B12, iron, and zinc, while rye has more manganese, fiber, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Horse meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 132% more than rye.
  • Horse meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of horse meat is 0, while the glycemic index of rye is 34.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Rye grain.

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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%
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more IronIron +91.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +340%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11613.6%
~equal in Selenium ~13.9µg

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%
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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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +172.1%
Contains more FatsFats +271.2%
Contains more WaterWater +503.6%
Contains more OtherOther +16.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +919.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.767g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Rye DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 0µg 132%
Manganese 0.022mg 2.577mg 111%
Fiber 0g 15.1g 60%
Protein 28.14g 10.34g 36%
Iron 5.03mg 2.63mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 29%
Carbs 0g 75.86g 25%
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg 23%
Copper 0.171mg 0.367mg 22%
Magnesium 25mg 110mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.316mg 18%
Phosphorus 247mg 332mg 12%
Zinc 3.82mg 2.65mg 11%
Folate 38µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.251mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.9g 0.197g 8%
Calories 175kcal 338kcal 8%
Fats 6.05g 1.63g 7%
Choline 30.4mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.12g 0.208g 5%
Potassium 379mg 510mg 4%
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 4.27mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.294mg 3%
Sodium 55mg 2mg 2%
Calcium 8mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 0.767g 1%
Selenium 13.5µg 13.9µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 60.76g N/A
Sugar 0.98g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 1.262mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.334mg 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 2.232mg 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 2.398mg 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.623mg 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 0.435mg 0%
Valine 1.458mg 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 1.081mg 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horse meat Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.703g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.