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Meatball vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Meatball and Horse meat

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B1, Copper, and Fiber, while Horse meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Meatball covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 70% more than Horse meat.
  • The amount of Sodium in Horse meat is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Meatballs, meatless and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
7
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.3%
Contains more Copper +312.9%
Contains more Iron +132.9%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +110.6%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +112.2%
Contains more Selenium +1587.5%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Horse meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.3%
Contains more Copper +312.9%
Contains more Iron +132.9%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +110.6%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +112.2%
Contains more Selenium +1587.5%

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.
Meatball
Meatball
7
:
4
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +838%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110.7%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Horse meat
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +838%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
2
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Fats +48.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +118.6%
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Meatball
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Horse meat
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Fats +48.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +118.6%
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Water +10.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
0
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +448.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.12
Meatball
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Horse meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +448.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.12

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball Horse meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Horse meat Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 0g Meatball
Protein 21g 28.14g Horse meat
Fats 9g 6.05g Meatball
Carbs 8g 0g Meatball
Calories 197kcal 175kcal Meatball
Sugar 1.25g Horse meat
Fiber 4.6g 0g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 8mg Meatball
Iron 2.16mg 5.03mg Horse meat
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Horse meat
Phosphorus 344mg 247mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 379mg Horse meat
Sodium 550mg 55mg Horse meat
Zinc 1.8mg 3.82mg Horse meat
Copper 0.706mg 0.171mg Meatball
Manganese 0.022mg Horse meat
Selenium 0.8µg 13.5µg Horse meat
Vitamin E 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Horse meat
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.1mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.12mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 4.84mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.33mg Horse meat
Folate 78µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 3.16µg Horse meat
Tryptophan 0.349mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.262mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 1.334mg Horse meat
Leucine 2.232mg Horse meat
Lysine 2.398mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.623mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 1.157mg Horse meat
Valine 1.458mg Horse meat
Histidine 1.081mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Meatball
Saturated Fat 1.425g 1.9g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 2.12g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.85g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
57%
Meatball
52%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.475g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 495mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/nutrients
  2. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/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.