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Foie gras vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Foie gras and Beef ribs different?

  • Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Folate, while Beef ribs are higher in Zinc.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 295% more than Beef ribs.
  • Beef ribs are lower in Sodium.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +136.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Copper +354.5%
Contains more Manganese +823.1%
Contains more Selenium +107.5%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +110.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +526.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +136.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Copper +354.5%
Contains more Manganese +823.1%
Contains more Selenium +107.5%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +110.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +526.1%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224.3%
Contains more Folate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 69% 23% 54% 6% 292% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224.3%
Contains more Folate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +43.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Water +24.5%
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
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Fats +43.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Water +24.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Beef ribs Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 22.8g Beef ribs
Fats 43.84g 30.49g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 372kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 10mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 2.33mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 20mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 200mg 172mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 290mg Beef ribs
Sodium 697mg 64mg Beef ribs
Zinc 0.92mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.4mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.013mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 21.2µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.07mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.19mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 3.64mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.37mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.23mg Beef ribs
Folate 60µg 7µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 2.33µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.507mg 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.025mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.029mg 1.802mg Beef ribs
Lysine 0.863mg 1.897mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.27mg 0.584mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.89mg Beef ribs
Valine 0.719mg 1.109mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.303mg 0.781mg Beef ribs
Cholesterol 150mg 85mg Beef ribs
Saturated Fat 14.45g 12.29g Beef ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 13.04g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.05g Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Beef ribs
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
138%
Foie gras
42%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 633mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.16g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/nutrients
  2. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.