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Foie gras vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Foie gras and Pork Meat

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Copper, while Pork Meat has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 368% more than Pork Meat.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pork Meat is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.

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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 +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +378.3%
Contains more Copper +260.4%
Contains more Manganese +823.1%
Contains more Selenium +15.2%
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains more Potassium +205.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +163%
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% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +378.3%
Contains more Copper +260.4%
Contains more Manganese +823.1%
Contains more Selenium +15.2%
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains more Potassium +205.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +163%

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 B5 +18.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1549.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +979.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1131.7%
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% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1549.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +979.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1131.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1149%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +250.6%
Contains more Protein +129.6%
Contains more Water +87.5%
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
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Fats +1149%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +250.6%
Contains more Protein +129.6%
Contains more Water +87.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1819.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1819.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%

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 Pork Meat
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Pork Meat Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 26.17g Pork Meat
Fats 43.84g 3.51g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 143kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 6mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 1.15mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 29mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 200mg 267mg Pork Meat
Potassium 138mg 421mg Pork Meat
Sodium 697mg 57mg Pork Meat
Zinc 0.92mg 2.42mg Pork Meat
Copper 0.4mg 0.111mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.013mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 38.2µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.08mg Pork Meat
Vitamin D 10IU Pork Meat
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.95mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.387mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 7.432mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.012mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.739mg Pork Meat
Folate 60µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.57µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.275mg Pork Meat
Threonine 0.507mg 1.175mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.288mg Pork Meat
Leucine 1.029mg 2.229mg Pork Meat
Lysine 0.863mg 2.427mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.27mg 0.721mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.1mg Pork Meat
Valine 0.719mg 1.367mg Pork Meat
Histidine 0.303mg 1.13mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 150mg 73mg Pork Meat
Trans Fat 0.033g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 1.198g Pork Meat
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 1.334g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.506g Foie gras
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Pork Meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.252g)
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?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.