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Horse meat vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Horse meat and Squid

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium in Squid is higher than in Horse meat.
  • Squid covers your daily Selenium needs 138% more than Horse meat.
  • Horse meat contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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 less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +10.4%
Contains more Calcium +2150%
Contains more Iron +115.5%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains more Copper +483.6%
Contains more Manganese +850%
Contains more Selenium +563.7%
Equal in Zinc - 3.46
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +10.4%
Contains more Calcium +2150%
Contains more Iron +115.5%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains more Copper +483.6%
Contains more Manganese +850%
Contains more Selenium +563.7%
Equal in Zinc - 3.46

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.
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Squid
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1340.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 25% 28% 91% 0% 77% 0% 396% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1340.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +332.1%
Contains more Protein +15.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +83.6%
Equal in Water - 61.12
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Fats +332.1%
Contains more Protein +15.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +83.6%
Equal in Water - 61.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1208.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1208.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%

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 Squid
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Squid Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Protein 28.14g 32.48g Squid
Fats 6.05g 1.4g Horse meat
Carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Calories 175kcal 158kcal Horse meat
Calcium 8mg 180mg Squid
Iron 5.03mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 25mg 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 247mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 379mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 55mg 744mg Horse meat
Zinc 3.82mg 3.46mg Horse meat
Copper 0.171mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.022mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 13.5µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 0IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin C 2mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.017mg Horse meat
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 2.189mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.27mg Horse meat
Folate 24µg Squid
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 5.4µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.262mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.334mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.232mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.398mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.623mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.458mg 1.419mg Horse meat
Histidine 1.081mg 0.624mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 68mg 224mg Horse meat
Saturated Fat 1.9g 0.236g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 2.12g 0.162g Horse meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 0.268g Horse meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horse meat Squid
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Horse meat
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.664g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 689mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 156mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.