Wheat vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between wheat and horse meat?
- Wheat is higher in selenium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, yet horse meat is higher in vitamin B12 and iron.
- Wheat 's daily need coverage for selenium is 138% more.
- Wheat has 137 times more manganese than horse meat. While wheat has 3.012mg of manganese, horse meat has only 0.022mg.
- The glycemic index of horse meat is lower.
We used Wheat, durum and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +476% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +325% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +223.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13590.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +562.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +319% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.68 g
Fats:
2.47 g
Carbs:
71.13 g
Water:
10.94 g
Other:
1.78 g
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +484.8% |
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~1.83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.978 g
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 | -76.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +516.3% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 13.5µg | 138% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.16µg | 132% |
| Manganese | 3.012mg | 0.022mg | 130% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.171mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 247mg | 37% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 28.14g | 29% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 25mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.1mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 0g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 5.03mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 4.84mg | 12% |
| Folate | 43µg | 11% | |
| Calories | 339kcal | 175kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.33mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 1.9g | 7% |
| Fats | 2.47g | 6.05g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 2.12g | 4% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 3.82mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 379mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 0.85g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 1.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 2.232mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 2.398mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 1.458mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 1.081mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
34%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.446g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)