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

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The main differences between Foie gras and Elk meat

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Iron, however, Elk meat has more Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 268% higher.
  • Elk meat is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Foie gras
Foie gras
5
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5
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +35.1%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Contains more Manganese +531.6%
Contains more Selenium +319%
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.5%
Contains more Potassium +184.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +347.8%
Foie gras
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +35.1%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Contains more Manganese +531.6%
Contains more Selenium +319%
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.5%
Contains more Potassium +184.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +347.8%

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.
Foie gras
Foie gras
4
:
6
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +708.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.212
Foie gras
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%
Elk meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +708.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.212

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
3
:
2
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Fats +1185.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +238.9%
Contains more Protein +169.8%
Contains more Water +75.3%
Foie gras
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
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Fats +1185.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +238.9%
Contains more Protein +169.8%
Contains more Water +75.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
2
:
1
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2540.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%
Foie gras
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2540.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.7%

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 Elk meat
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 Foie gras Elk meat Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 43.84g 3.41g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 162kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 5mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 4.07mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 29mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 200mg 285mg Elk meat
Potassium 138mg 392mg Elk meat
Sodium 697mg 50mg Elk meat
Zinc 0.92mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Copper 0.4mg 0.349mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.019mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 10.5µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.144mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Folate 60µg 9µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 2.96µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 0.507mg 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 1.029mg 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 0.863mg 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.27mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 0.719mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.303mg 0.948mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 150mg 72mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 14.45g 1.342g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 0.97g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.161g Foie gras
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Elk meat
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
67%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
63%
Elk meat

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?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 647mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.108g)
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.