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

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Important differences between Foie gras and Pork loin

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, and Selenium, however, Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 370% more.
  • Foie gras contains 501 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pork loin. Foie gras contains 1001µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pork loin contains 2µg.
  • Pork loin contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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 +596.2%
Contains more Copper +614.3%
Contains more Manganese +990.9%
Contains more Selenium +32.5%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +158%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +89.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 197
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% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +596.2%
Contains more Copper +614.3%
Contains more Manganese +990.9%
Contains more Selenium +32.5%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +158%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +89.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 197

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 +47514.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66%
Contains more Folate +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1673.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +923.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +686.7%
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% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +47514.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66%
Contains more Folate +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1673.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +923.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +686.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +248.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +301.3%
Contains more Protein +73.2%
Contains more Water +80.7%
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
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Fats +248.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +301.3%
Contains more Protein +73.2%
Contains more Water +80.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +356.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.5%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +356.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.5%

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 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 Pork loin Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 19.74g Pork loin
Fats 43.84g 12.58g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 198kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 18mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 0.79mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 21mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 200mg 197mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 356mg Pork loin
Sodium 697mg 50mg Pork loin
Zinc 0.92mg 1.74mg Pork loin
Copper 0.4mg 0.056mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.011mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 33.2µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 7IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 2µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 2mg 0.6mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.248mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 4.58mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.723mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Folate 60µg 1µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.53µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.507mg 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.029mg 1.572mg Pork loin
Lysine 0.863mg 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.27mg 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.785mg Pork loin
Valine 0.719mg 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.303mg 0.77mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 150mg 63mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 14.45g 4.36g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 5.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.34g Pork loin

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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
51%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 647mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.09g)
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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.