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

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Important differences between Foie gras and Pork chop

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Copper, however, Pork chop is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 364% more.
  • Foie gras contains 250 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pork chop. Foie gras contains 1001µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pork chop contains 4µg.
  • Pork chop contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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 +25%
Contains more Iron +532.2%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Contains more Selenium +20.9%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +128.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Zinc +242.4%
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 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +532.2%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Contains more Selenium +20.9%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +128.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Zinc +242.4%

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 +22120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1324.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +456.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +715%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.313
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.104
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% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +22120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1324.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +456.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +715%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.313
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.104

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +205.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +535.4%
Contains more Protein +108.1%
Contains more Water +65.9%
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
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +205.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +535.4%
Contains more Protein +108.1%
Contains more Water +65.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +424%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.5%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +424%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.5%

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 chop
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 chop Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 23.72g Pork chop
Fats 43.84g 14.35g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 231kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 56mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 0.87mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 20mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 200mg 241mg Pork chop
Potassium 138mg 315mg Pork chop
Sodium 697mg 74mg Pork chop
Zinc 0.92mg 3.15mg Pork chop
Copper 0.4mg 0.105mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.01mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 36.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 15IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 4µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.49mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.313mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 7.927mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.104mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.489mg Pork chop
Folate 60µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.66µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.282mg Pork chop
Threonine 0.507mg 1.043mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.123mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.029mg 1.952mg Pork chop
Lysine 0.863mg 2.109mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.27mg 0.65mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.985mg Pork chop
Valine 0.719mg 1.2mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.303mg 0.965mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 150mg 78mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 4.339g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 4.887g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.894g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

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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%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.111g)
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 - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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