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Foie gras vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Foie gras and Game?

  • Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, and Copper, yet Game is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 129% higher.
  • Game contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Game meat, deer, raw types in this comparison.

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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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Game
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +61.8%
Contains more Copper +58.1%
Contains more Manganese +192.7%
Contains more Selenium +353.6%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +130.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +127.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 202
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 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +61.8%
Contains more Copper +58.1%
Contains more Manganese +192.7%
Contains more Selenium +353.6%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +130.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +127.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 202

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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Game
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.8%
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% 4% 0% 0% 56% 111% 120% 0% 86% 3% 789% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +516.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Game
Contains more Fats +1711.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +190.5%
Contains more Protein +101.4%
Contains more Water +98.6%
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% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Fats +1711.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +190.5%
Contains more Protein +101.4%
Contains more Water +98.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Game
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3722.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3722.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Game Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 22.96g Game
Fats 43.84g 2.42g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 120kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 5mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 3.4mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 23mg Game
Phosphorus 200mg 202mg Game
Potassium 138mg 318mg Game
Sodium 697mg 51mg Game
Zinc 0.92mg 2.09mg Game
Copper 0.4mg 0.253mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.041mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 9.7µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.2mg Game
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.22mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.48mg Game
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 6.37mg Game
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.37mg Game
Folate 60µg 4µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 6.31µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 1.1µg Game
Tryptophan 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 1.08mg Game
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.908mg Game
Leucine 1.029mg 1.951mg Game
Lysine 0.863mg 2.006mg Game
Methionine 0.27mg 0.566mg Game
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.937mg Game
Valine 0.719mg 1.073mg Game
Histidine 0.303mg 1.135mg Game
Cholesterol 150mg 85mg Game
Saturated Fat 14.45g 0.95g Game
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 0.67g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.47g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Game
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
97%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
47%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 646mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Game
Game is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.5g)
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 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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.