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Bear meat vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bear meat and Foie gras different?

  • Bear meat is higher in Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 289% higher.
  • Bear meat contains 11 times more Zinc than Foie gras. While Bear meat contains 10.27mg of Zinc, Foie gras contains only 0.92mg.
  • Bear meat has less Saturated Fat.

Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked are the varieties used 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 Iron +95.1%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +90.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +1016.3%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Copper +170.3%
Contains more Selenium +292.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 403% 17% 73% 24% 10% 281% 50% 0% 62%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Iron +95.1%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +90.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +1016.3%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Copper +170.3%
Contains more Selenium +292.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +280.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 25% 190% 63% 0% 67% 5% 309% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +280.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +184.4%
Contains more Water +44.6%
Contains more Fats +227.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +376.6%
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more Protein +184.4%
Contains more Water +44.6%
Contains more Fats +227.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +376.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +352.5%
31% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.4 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +352.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bear meat Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 32.42g 11.4g Bear meat
Fats 13.39g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Calories 259kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Calcium 5mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 10.73mg 5.5mg Bear meat
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Bear meat
Phosphorus 170mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 263mg 138mg Bear meat
Sodium 71mg 697mg Bear meat
Zinc 10.27mg 0.92mg Bear meat
Copper 0.148mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 11.2µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.49mg Bear meat
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.088mg Bear meat
Vitamin B2 0.82mg 0.299mg Bear meat
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 2.51mg Bear meat
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.06mg Bear meat
Folate 6µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 2.47µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 1.8µg Bear meat
Tryptophan 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 98mg 150mg Bear meat
Saturated Fat 3.54g 14.45g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g 0g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0g Bear meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.66g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g 0.84g Bear meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bear meat Foie gras
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
56%
Bear meat
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
Bear meat
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 626mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.91g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/nutrients
  2. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.