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Horse meat vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are horse meat and spinach raw different?

  • Horse meat is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and selenium, while spinach raw is higher in vitamin A, manganese, and vitamin C.
  • Spinach raw covers your daily need for vitamin A, 188% more than horse meat.
  • Spinach raw is lower in cholesterol.
  • Spinach raw has a higher glycemic index (32) than horse meat (0).

Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Spinach, raw 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.
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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more IronIron +85.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +620.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +404.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1250%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +216%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3977.3%

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +568.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1305%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.5%
~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
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +883.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1451.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +42.9%
~equal in Other ~1.72g

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
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +415.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%

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 Spinach raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 402%
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 0µg 132%
Vitamin A 0µg 469µg 52%
Protein 28.14g 2.86g 51%
Folate 194µg 49%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.897mg 38%
Zinc 3.82mg 0.53mg 30%
Iron 5.03mg 2.71mg 29%
Vitamin C 2mg 28.1mg 29%
Phosphorus 247mg 49mg 28%
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 0.724mg 26%
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg 23%
Selenium 13.5µg 1µg 23%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 14%
Magnesium 25mg 79mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.195mg 10%
Calcium 8mg 99mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Fats 6.05g 0.39g 9%
Calories 175kcal 23kcal 8%
Saturated fat 1.9g 0.063g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.189mg 5%
Potassium 379mg 558mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.12g 0.01g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 0.165g 5%
Copper 0.171mg 0.13mg 5%
Choline 19.3mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.078mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 1%
Sodium 55mg 79mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.63g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 0.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 1.262mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.334mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 2.232mg 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 2.398mg 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.623mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 0.129mg 0%
Valine 1.458mg 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 1.081mg 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Horse meat Spinach raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.837g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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.

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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.