Pasta vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pasta and horse meat
- Pasta has more vitamin B1 and manganese; however, horse meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Horse meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 126% more than pasta.
- Horse meat contains 10 times less manganese than pasta. Pasta contains 0.224mg of manganese, while horse meat contains 0.022mg.
- Pasta has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of pasta is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +918.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1479.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +341.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +582.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +292.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +109% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +387.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +870.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2157.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +446.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +476.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +490.3% |
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Water
~63.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.85 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1609.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 3.16µg | 126% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 5.03mg | 49% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 28.14g | 46% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 3.82mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 247mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 4.84mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.33mg | 23% |
| Folate | 64µg | 16% | |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 68mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 379mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.022mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.171mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 1.9g | 8% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 0g | 8% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 6.05g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 2.12g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.85g | 3% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 175kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 6mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 1.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 2.232mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 2.398mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 1.458mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 1.081mg | 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
15%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Horse meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 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.