Horse meat vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Horse meat and Turkey breast
- Horse meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Copper, and Phosphorus, however, Turkey breast is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Horse meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 114% more.
- Horse meat contains 4 times more Iron than Turkey breast. Horse meat contains 5.03mg of Iron, while Turkey breast contains 1.2mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw.
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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 | +37.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +319.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +131.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +143.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +65.9% |
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 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +652.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~70.05g
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
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +25.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.3% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~1.91g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 175kcal | 157kcal |
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| Protein | 28.14g | 21.89g |
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| Fats | 6.05g | 7.02g |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 68mg | 65mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 379mg | 275mg |
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| Iron | 5.03mg | 1.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.074mg |
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| Zinc | 3.82mg | 1.57mg |
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| Phosphorus | 247mg | 186mg |
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| Sodium | 55mg | 59mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.018mg |
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| Selenium | 13.5µg | 22.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 5.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.48mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 0.42µg |
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| Folate | 7µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.9g | 1.91g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.12g | 2.66g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 1.66g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.242mg |
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| Threonine | 1.262mg | 0.957mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 1.099mg |
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| Leucine | 2.232mg | 1.704mg |
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| Lysine | 2.398mg | 1.996mg |
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| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.616mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0.857mg |
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| Valine | 1.458mg | 1.141mg |
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| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.66mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.