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Foie gras vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Foie gras and Lamb loin?

  • Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, and Copper, yet Lamb loin is higher in Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 300% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lamb loin is lower.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types 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 +288.9%
Contains more Iron +159.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Copper +236.1%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +78.9%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +78.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +270.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 180
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 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +159.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Copper +236.1%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +78.9%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +78.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +270.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 180

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 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.6%
Contains more Folate +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
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% 3% 3% 0% 25% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.6%
Contains more Folate +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +85.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +124.3%
Contains more Protein +97.8%
Contains more Water +41.7%
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% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Fats +85.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +124.3%
Contains more Protein +97.8%
Contains more Water +41.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.6%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Lamb loin Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 22.55g Lamb loin
Fats 43.84g 23.59g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 309kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 18mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 2.12mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 23mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 200mg 180mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 246mg Lamb loin
Sodium 697mg 64mg Lamb loin
Zinc 0.92mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.4mg 0.119mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.02mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 24.6µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.24mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.65mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.11mg Lamb loin
Folate 60µg 19µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 2.21µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.507mg 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.029mg 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 0.863mg 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.27mg 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 0.719mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.303mg 0.714mg Lamb loin
Cholesterol 150mg 95mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 14.45g 10.24g Lamb loin
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 9.68g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.87g Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Lamb loin
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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
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 633mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.21g)
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 richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.