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

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Significant differences between Foie gras and Beef shank

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Copper, however, Beef shank is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Foie gras covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 234% more than Beef shank.
  • Beef shank contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered.

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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 +118.8%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Copper +132.6%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +46.7%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +223.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +1040.2%
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 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Contains more Calcium +118.8%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Copper +132.6%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +46.7%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +223.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +1040.2%

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 B2 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +516.7%
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% 35% 49% 111% 25% 86% 8% 474% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +516.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +589.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +74.3%
Contains more Protein +195.4%
Contains more Water +57.2%
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
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Fats +589.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +74.3%
Contains more Protein +195.4%
Contains more Water +57.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +795.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +795.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%

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 shank
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Beef shank Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 43.84g 6.36g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 201kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 32mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 3.86mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 30mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 200mg 263mg Beef shank
Potassium 138mg 447mg Beef shank
Sodium 697mg 64mg Beef shank
Zinc 0.92mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Copper 0.4mg 0.172mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.02mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 30µg 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 0.14mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.21mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 5.89mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.41mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.37mg Beef shank
Folate 60µg 10µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 3.79µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 0.507mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 1.029mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 0.863mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.27mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 0.719mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 0.303mg 1.153mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 150mg 78mg Beef shank
Saturated Fat 14.45g 2.29g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 2.86g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.21g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Beef shank
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
65%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 633mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.16g)
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 ($)
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/nutrients
  2. Beef shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/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.