Veal vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between veal and horse meat
- Veal has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B2; however, horse meat has more vitamin B12, iron, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for horse meat is 79% higher.
- Horse meat has 2 times less vitamin B2 than veal. Veal has 0.27mg of vitamin B2, while horse meat has 0.12mg.
- Horse meat is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Veal, ground, 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 CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +408.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +148.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.38 g
Fats:
7.56 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.76 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.8% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~63.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.55 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 | +34% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.27µg | 3.16µg | 79% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 5.03mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.03mg | 4.84mg | 20% |
| Choline | 95mg | 17% | |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 68mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.12mg | 12% |
| Protein | 24.38g | 28.14g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.171mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.04g | 1.9g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.39mg | 0.33mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 217mg | 247mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.84g | 2.12g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.55g | 0.85g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Fats | 7.56g | 6.05g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 337mg | 379mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 83mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 175kcal | 0% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 3.82mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 13.7µg | 13.5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.247mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.065mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 1.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.94mg | 2.232mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.009mg | 2.398mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.569mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.984mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.347mg | 1.458mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.885mg | 1.081mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
47%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
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 - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horse meat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.