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Turkey ham vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turkey ham and Horse meat

  • Turkey ham is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Horse meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Horse meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 98% higher.
  • Turkey ham has 17 times more Sodium than Horse meat. While Turkey ham has 909mg of Sodium, Horse meat has only 55mg.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 2.4% 33% 189% 57% 104% 106% 7.2% 2.9% 74%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +183%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.8%
Contains more IronIron +403%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.2% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 25% 28% 91% 0% 76% 395% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +295%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%
Contains more OtherOther +69.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.6%
Contains more FatsFats +51.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
39% 44% 17%
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 -36.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +58.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.85g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Horse meat Opinion
Calories 118kcal 175kcal Horse meat
Protein 16.3g 28.14g Horse meat
Fats 4g 6.05g Horse meat
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Horse meat
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 64mg 68mg Turkey ham
Magnesium 16mg 25mg Horse meat
Calcium 7mg 8mg Horse meat
Potassium 253mg 379mg Horse meat
Iron 1mg 5.03mg Horse meat
Sugar 1.2g Horse meat
Copper 0.171mg Horse meat
Zinc 2.1mg 3.82mg Horse meat
Phosphorus 289mg 247mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 55mg Horse meat
Vitamin A 53IU 0IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg Turkey ham
Manganese 0.022mg Horse meat
Selenium 38.2µg 13.5µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.1mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.12mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 4.84mg Horse meat
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.33mg Horse meat
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 3.16µg Horse meat
Saturated Fat 1.2g 1.9g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 2.12g Horse meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 0.85g Turkey ham
Tryptophan 0.349mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.262mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 1.334mg Horse meat
Leucine 2.232mg Horse meat
Lysine 2.398mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.623mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 1.157mg Horse meat
Valine 1.458mg Horse meat
Histidine 1.081mg Horse meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey ham Horse meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Turkey ham
48%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 854mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
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. 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.