Horse meat is an important food that largely contributes to meeting the body's iron needs. Its most appreciated characteristic by consumers, besides its tenderness, is the complete absence of cholesterol, unlike other red meats, and its low-fat content. Ideal for those on low-calorie diets, anemics, and those with high cholesterol problems.
Fresh horse meat nutritional values per 100 gr. of product
% edible part 100.00
Water (g) 74.10
Proteins (g) 21.70
Lipids (g) 2.70
Available carbohydrates (g) 0.50
Starch (gr.) 0.00
Kcal 113.00
Kj 473.00
Sodium (mg.) 44.00
Potassium (mg.) 330.00
Iron (mg) 3.20
Calcium (mg) 10.00
Phosphorus (mg) 230.00
Vitamin A (micron) 0.00
Vitamin C (mg) 0.00
Foal
Highly valued for its delicacy and tenderness, it can be cooked like veal, but is more flavorful.
"The composition of horse meat is absolutely comparable to that of beef, with the only difference being a lower percentage of fat and a higher glycogen content, which is a particular type of sugar present in the liver and muscle, giving it a particular sweetish taste. One hundred grams of horse meat provides only 113 calories and a cholesterol dose of 59 mg, which is equivalent to that found in lean fish. The most important vitamins are vitamin B12, B1, and B2, useful for cells, especially those of nervous origin."
