Horse meat vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are horse meat and tofu different?
- Horse meat is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, and potassium, while tofu is higher in calcium and manganese.
- Horse meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 132% more than tofu.
- Tofu has a higher glycemic index (15) than horse meat (0).
Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate 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 PotassiumPotassium | +213.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +377.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +51.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4275% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2650% |
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 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2382.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +602.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
8.08 g
Fats:
4.78 g
Carbs:
1.87 g
Water:
84.55 g
Other:
0.72 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +248.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +154.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.2% |
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
0.691 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.699 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +217.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 0µg | 132% |
| Protein | 28.14g | 8.08g | 40% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 350mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 0.195mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 0.8mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.605mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.047mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 97mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 2.699g | 12% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 8.9µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 121mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.052mg | 5% |
| Calories | 175kcal | 76kcal | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 0.691g | 5% |
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 5.36mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 1.056g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.081mg | 2% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 4.78g | 2% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.193mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.87g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.209g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.
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.