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

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What are the differences between Foie gras and Pork belly?

  • Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B5, yet Pork belly is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 357% more.
  • Foie gras has 334 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pork belly. While Foie gras has 1001µg of Vitamin A RAE, Pork belly has only 3µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pork belly is lower.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Pork, fresh, belly, raw 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 +1300%
Contains more Iron +957.7%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.2%
Contains more Copper +669.2%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +10.9%
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% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Iron +957.7%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.2%
Contains more Copper +669.2%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +10.9%

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 +33230%
Contains more Vitamin C +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +368.8%
Contains more Folate +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1019%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
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 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +33230%
Contains more Vitamin C +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +368.8%
Contains more Folate +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1019%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +235.2%
Contains more Fats +20.9%
Equal in Water - 36.74
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
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +22.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +235.2%
Contains more Fats +20.9%
Equal in Water - 36.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +572.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 24.7
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +572.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 24.7

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 belly
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Pork belly Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 9.34g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 53.01g Pork belly
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 518kcal Pork belly
Calcium 70mg 5mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 0.52mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 4mg Foie gras
Phosphorus 200mg 108mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 185mg Pork belly
Sodium 697mg 32mg Pork belly
Zinc 0.92mg 1.02mg Pork belly
Copper 0.4mg 0.052mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.006mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 8µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 10IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 3µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.39mg Pork belly
Vitamin C 2mg 0.3mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.396mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.242mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 4.647mg Pork belly
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.256mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.13mg Pork belly
Folate 60µg 1µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.84µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 72mg Pork belly
Saturated Fat 14.45g 19.33g Foie gras
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 24.7g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 5.65g Pork belly

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Pork belly
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
34%
Pork belly
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
18%
Pork belly

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 665mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.88g)
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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.