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Roe vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Roe and Horse meat different?

  • Roe is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, while Horse meat is higher in Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Roe covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 349% more than Horse meat.
  • Roe contains 8 times more Vitamin C than Horse meat. Roe contains 16.4mg of Vitamin C, while Horse meat contains 2mg.
  • Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted types were used in this article.

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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.
Roe
Roe
4
:
6
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.5%
Contains more Selenium +283%
Contains more Iron +553.2%
Contains more Potassium +33.9%
Contains less Sodium -53%
Contains more Zinc +198.4%
Contains more Copper +33.6%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Roe
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
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 +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.5%
Contains more Selenium +283%
Contains more Iron +553.2%
Contains more Potassium +33.9%
Contains less Sodium -53%
Contains more Zinc +198.4%
Contains more Copper +33.6%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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.
Roe
Roe
7
:
2
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +720%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +690.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.4%
Roe
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +720%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +690.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
Roe
4
:
1
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Fats +36%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +42.1%
Equal in Protein - 28.14
Equal in Water - 63.98
Roe
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 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 +36%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +42.1%
Equal in Protein - 28.14
Equal in Water - 63.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
Roe
3
:
0
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.9
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.12
Roe
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Horse meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.9
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.
Roe Horse meat
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Horse meat Opinion
Net carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Protein 28.62g 28.14g Roe
Fats 8.23g 6.05g Roe
Carbs 1.92g 0g Roe
Calories 204kcal 175kcal Roe
Calcium 28mg 8mg Roe
Iron 0.77mg 5.03mg Horse meat
Magnesium 26mg 25mg Roe
Phosphorus 515mg 247mg Roe
Potassium 283mg 379mg Horse meat
Sodium 117mg 55mg Horse meat
Zinc 1.28mg 3.82mg Horse meat
Copper 0.128mg 0.171mg Horse meat
Manganese 0.013mg 0.022mg Horse meat
Selenium 51.7µg 13.5µg Roe
Vitamin A 303IU 0IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 0µg Roe
Vitamin C 16.4mg 2mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.1mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.12mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 4.84mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.33mg Horse meat
Folate 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 3.16µg Roe
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.349mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg 1.262mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg 1.334mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg 2.232mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg 2.398mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.71mg 0.623mg Roe
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 1.157mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg 1.458mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg 1.081mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 479mg 68mg Horse meat
Saturated Fat 1.866g 1.9g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 2.129g 2.12g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 0.85g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Roe 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
169%
Roe
52%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Horse meat
Horse meat is cheaper (difference - $98)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.