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Foie gras vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Foie gras and Ground turkey different?

  • Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, and Selenium, while Ground turkey is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 336% more than Ground turkey.
  • Foie gras contains 42 times more Vitamin A RAE than Ground turkey. Foie gras contains 1001µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Ground turkey contains 24µg.
  • Ground turkey is lower in Sodium.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Ground turkey, cooked 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 +150%
Contains more Iron +261.8%
Contains more Copper +164.9%
Contains more Manganese +990.9%
Contains more Selenium +41.5%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +27%
Contains more Potassium +113%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Zinc +238%
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 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +261.8%
Contains more Copper +164.9%
Contains more Manganese +990.9%
Contains more Selenium +41.5%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +27%
Contains more Potassium +113%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Zinc +238%

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 +4119%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +601.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +955%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.193
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 5% 3% 6% 0% 20% 49% 164% 72% 147% 6% 168% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4119%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +601.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +955%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.193

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +321.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1806.3%
Contains more Protein +140.1%
Contains more Water +67.6%
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
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Fats +321.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1806.3%
Contains more Protein +140.1%
Contains more Water +67.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +640.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.3%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +640.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.3%

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 Ground turkey
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 Ground turkey Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 27.37g Ground turkey
Fats 43.84g 10.4g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 203kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 28mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 1.52mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 30mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 200mg 254mg Ground turkey
Potassium 138mg 294mg Ground turkey
Sodium 697mg 78mg Ground turkey
Zinc 0.92mg 3.11mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.4mg 0.151mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.011mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 31.1µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 79IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 24µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ground turkey
Vitamin D 8IU Ground turkey
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ground turkey
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.077mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.211mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 8.724mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.193mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.633mg Ground turkey
Folate 60µg 7µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 1.34µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.312mg Ground turkey
Threonine 0.507mg 1.258mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.227mg Ground turkey
Leucine 1.029mg 2.262mg Ground turkey
Lysine 0.863mg 2.452mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.27mg 0.806mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.068mg Ground turkey
Valine 0.719mg 1.27mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.303mg 0.811mg Ground turkey
Cholesterol 150mg 93mg Ground turkey
Trans Fat 0.134g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 2.669g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.009g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 3.458g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 2.917g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Ground turkey
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
53%
Ground turkey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
54%
Ground turkey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 619mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.781g)
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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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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.