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Shark raw vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shark raw and Horse meat?

  • Shark raw is richer in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium, yet Horse meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Horse meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 70% higher.
  • Shark raw contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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.
Shark raw
Shark raw
3
:
7
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Magnesium +96%
Contains more Selenium +170.4%
Contains more Iron +498.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +136.9%
Contains less Sodium -30.4%
Contains more Zinc +788.4%
Contains more Copper +418.2%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Shark raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
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 +325%
Contains more Magnesium +96%
Contains more Selenium +170.4%
Contains more Iron +498.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +136.9%
Contains less Sodium -30.4%
Contains more Zinc +788.4%
Contains more Copper +418.2%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%

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.
Shark raw
Shark raw
7
:
5
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.1%
Shark raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%
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 B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark raw
Shark raw
1
:
3
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Fats +34.1%
Contains more Other +96.8%
Shark raw
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 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 Water +15%
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Fats +34.1%
Contains more Other +96.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark raw
Shark raw
2
:
1
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.3%
Shark raw
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 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 -51.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shark raw 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 Shark raw Horse meat Opinion
Protein 20.98g 28.14g Horse meat
Fats 4.51g 6.05g Horse meat
Calories 130kcal 175kcal Horse meat
Calcium 34mg 8mg Shark raw
Iron 0.84mg 5.03mg Horse meat
Magnesium 49mg 25mg Shark raw
Phosphorus 210mg 247mg Horse meat
Potassium 160mg 379mg Horse meat
Sodium 79mg 55mg Horse meat
Zinc 0.43mg 3.82mg Horse meat
Copper 0.033mg 0.171mg Horse meat
Manganese 0.015mg 0.022mg Horse meat
Selenium 36.5µg 13.5µg Shark raw
Vitamin A 233IU 0IU Shark raw
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 24IU Shark raw
Vitamin D 0.6µg Shark raw
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Horse meat
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.1mg Horse meat
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.12mg Horse meat
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 4.84mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 0.695mg Shark raw
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.33mg Shark raw
Folate 3µg Shark raw
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 3.16µg Horse meat
Vitamin K 0.1µg Shark raw
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.349mg Horse meat
Threonine 0.92mg 1.262mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 0.967mg 1.334mg Horse meat
Leucine 1.705mg 2.232mg Horse meat
Lysine 1.926mg 2.398mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.621mg 0.623mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 1.157mg Horse meat
Valine 1.081mg 1.458mg Horse meat
Histidine 0.618mg 1.081mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 51mg 68mg Shark raw
Saturated Fat 0.925g 1.9g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g Shark raw
Monounsaturated Fat 1.808g 2.12g Horse meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 0.85g Shark raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Horse meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
38%
Shark raw
52%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.975g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.