Foie gras vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Foie gras and Beef Liver different?
- Beef Liver is higher than Foie gras in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
- Beef Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 2549% more than Foie gras.
- Foie gras contains 5 times more Saturated Fat than Beef Liver. Foie gras contains 14.45g of Saturated Fat, while Beef Liver contains 2.947g.
Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised types were 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.
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Calcium
+1066.7%
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Selenium
+21.9%
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Iron
+18.9%
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Magnesium
+61.5%
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Phosphorus
+148.5%
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Potassium
+155.1%
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Sodium
-88.7%
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Zinc
+476.1%
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Copper
+3470.8%
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Manganese
+196.7%
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Calcium
+1066.7%
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Selenium
+21.9%
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Iron
+18.9%
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Magnesium
+61.5%
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Phosphorus
+148.5%
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Potassium
+155.1%
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Sodium
-88.7%
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Zinc
+476.1%
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Copper
+3470.8%
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Manganese
+196.7%
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.
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Vitamin A
+851.5%
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Vitamin B1
+120.5%
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Vitamin B2
+1045.5%
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Vitamin B3
+598.2%
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Vitamin B5
+492.5%
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Vitamin B6
+1595%
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Folate
+321.7%
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Vitamin B12
+650.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.9
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Vitamin A
+851.5%
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Vitamin B1
+120.5%
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Vitamin B2
+1045.5%
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Vitamin B3
+598.2%
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Vitamin B5
+492.5%
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Vitamin B6
+1595%
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Folate
+321.7%
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Vitamin B12
+650.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.9
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+733.5%
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+77.3%
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Protein
+155.1%
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Water
+58.8%
Equal in Carbs - 5.13
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
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3.05 g
Protein:
29.08 g
Fats:
5.26 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
58.81 g
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1.72 g
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Fats
+733.5%
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+77.3%
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Protein
+155.1%
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+58.8%
Equal in Carbs - 5.13
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2178.5%
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Saturated Fat
-79.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+32%
Saturated Fat:
14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.84 g
Saturated Fat:
2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.109 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2178.5%
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Saturated Fat
-79.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+32%
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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| Net carbs | 4.67g | 5.13g |
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| Protein | 11.4g | 29.08g |
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| Fats | 43.84g | 5.26g |
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| Carbs | 4.67g | 5.13g |
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| Calories | 462kcal | 191kcal |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 6mg |
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| Iron | 5.5mg | 6.54mg |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 497mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 352mg |
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| Sodium | 697mg | 79mg |
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| Zinc | 0.92mg | 5.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.4mg | 14.283mg |
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| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.356mg |
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| Selenium | 44µg | 36.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3333IU | 31714IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1001µg | 9442µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 49IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 1.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.194mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 3.425mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 17.525mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 7.11mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 1.017mg |
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| Folate | 60µg | 253µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 70.58µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.368mg |
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| Threonine | 0.507mg | 1.215mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 1.352mg |
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| Leucine | 1.029mg | 2.67mg |
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| Lysine | 0.863mg | 2.247mg |
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| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.759mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 1.515mg |
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| Valine | 0.719mg | 1.761mg |
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| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.879mg |
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| Cholesterol | 150mg | 396mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.365g |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.45g | 2.947g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 25.61g | 1.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 1.109g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.659g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g |
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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
138%
1067%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
567%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Foie gras is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 246mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 618mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.503g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)