Pork vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pork and horse meat
- Pork has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6, while horse meat has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and copper.
- Horse meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 103% more than pork.
- Pork contains 9 times more vitamin B1 than horse meat. While pork contains 0.877mg of vitamin B1, horse meat contains only 0.1mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in horse meat is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +235.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +478.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +134.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +777% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +167.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +351.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.6% |
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Protein
~28.14g
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.85 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +192% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.7% |
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 | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 3.16µg | 103% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.1mg | 65% |
| Selenium | 45.3µg | 13.5µg | 58% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 5.03mg | 52% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 17% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 1.9g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.12mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 14% | |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 3.82mg | 13% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 6.05g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.171mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 2.12g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.33mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 68mg | 4% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 175kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 28.14g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 0.85g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 379mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 4.84mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 247mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 55mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 1.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 2.232mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 2.398mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 1.458mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 1.081mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
54%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.33g)
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.