Horse meat vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are horse meat and short ribs different?
- Horse meat is higher in iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and copper; however, short ribs are richer in selenium and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for short ribs is 80% higher.
- Horse meat contains 2 times more iron than short ribs. While horse meat contains 5.03mg of iron, short ribs contain only 2.31mg.
- Horse meat has less cholesterol.
Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean, and fat, choice, cooked, braised are the varieties 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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +117.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +54.1% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +97.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
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:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +79.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +593.9% |
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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
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +790.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 17.8g | 72% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 41.98g | 55% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 18.88g | 42% |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 2.31mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 2.62µg | 23% |
| Calories | 175kcal | 471kcal | 15% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 2.452mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 20.8µg | 13% |
| Protein | 28.14g | 21.57g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 162mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 4.88mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 94mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.099mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.22mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 1.53g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 379mg | 224mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 8mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | N/A |
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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
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 - 15.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horse meat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.