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Horse meat
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 133 kcal —
- Protein 21 g 43%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 4.6 g 6%
- Saturated fat 1.4 g 7%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 53 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 52 mg 17%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 1 mg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.13 mg 11%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 8%
- Niacin (B3) 4.6 mg 29%
- Vitamin B6 0.38 mg 22%
- Vitamin B12 3 µg 125%
Minerals
- Calcium 6 mg 0%
- Iron 3.8 mg 21%
- Magnesium 24 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 221 mg 18%
- Potassium 360 mg 8%
- Zinc 2.9 mg 26%
- Copper 0.14 mg 16%
- Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
- Selenium 10.1 µg 18%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 133 | 21 g | 0 g | 4.6 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 38 | 6.1 g | 0 g | 1.3 g |
| 1 × lb | 453.6 g | 603 | 97 g | 0 g | 21 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 75 | 12 g | 0 g | 2.6 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 19 | 3 g | 0 g | 0.7 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 113 | 18 g | 0 g | 3.9 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 151 | 24 g | 0 g | 5.2 g |
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Questions about Horse meat
What does horse meat taste like?
It has a mild, slightly sweet flavour, often compared with beef, and is usually leaner. Because it can dry out quickly, avoid cooking thin steaks for too long.
How do you cook horse meat so it stays tender?
For steaks, use a very hot pan, sear briefly on each side, then rest the meat before slicing across the grain. Tougher cuts suit slow braising; keep them covered with liquid until fork-tender.
Can you eat horse meat raw?
Raw horse meat is eaten as basashi in Japan, but raw meat can carry harmful germs or parasites. For safer eating, cook whole cuts thoroughly and cook minced horse meat until the centre reaches 71 °C.
Which dishes are made with horse meat?
In Japan, thin slices of raw horse meat called basashi are served with soy sauce, ginger or garlic. In Verona, Italy, pastissada de caval is a slow-cooked horse-meat stew, often served with polenta.
How should you store horse meat?
Keep it covered in the fridge and use it within a couple of days, or freeze it if you will not cook it soon. Thaw it in the fridge, not on the worktop, and keep raw meat separate from ready-to-eat food.
Is horse meat leaner than venison?
Venison is leaner: it has 2.42 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 4.6 g in horse meat. Venison also has more protein, at 23 g per 100 g versus 21 g.
How much horse meat is a usual serving?
A portion of about 100 g cooked meat is a practical serving; a serving that size provides 21 g of protein. Serve it with vegetables, potatoes or grains rather than relying on meat alone.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 175086 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
