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Potato chips vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Potato chips and Horse meat

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Manganese, however, Horse meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Horse meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 132% more.
  • Horse meat contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +168%
Contains more Potassium +236.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Copper +78.9%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Iron +208.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.7%
Contains more Zinc +250.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +168%
Contains more Potassium +236.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Copper +78.9%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Iron +208.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.7%
Contains more Zinc +250.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +1455%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
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 C +1455%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +471.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +96.7%
Contains more Protein +302%
Contains more Water +3267.4%
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
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 +471.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +96.7%
Contains more Protein +302%
Contains more Water +3267.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +364.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1331.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +364.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1331.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Horse meat Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 0g Potato chips
Protein 7g 28.14g Horse meat
Fats 34.6g 6.05g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 0g Potato chips
Calories 536kcal 175kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Horse meat
Fiber 4.8g 0g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 8mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 5.03mg Horse meat
Magnesium 67mg 25mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 247mg Horse meat
Potassium 1275mg 379mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 55mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 3.82mg Horse meat
Copper 0.306mg 0.171mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.022mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 13.5µg Horse meat
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 2mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.12mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 4.84mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.33mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.16µg Horse meat
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.349mg Horse meat
Threonine 0.253mg 1.262mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 0.283mg 1.334mg Horse meat
Leucine 0.419mg 2.232mg Horse meat
Lysine 0.424mg 2.398mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.11mg 0.623mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 1.157mg Horse meat
Valine 0.392mg 1.458mg Horse meat
Histidine 153mg 1.081mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 1.9g Horse meat
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 2.12g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.85g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
59%
Potato chips
52%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.