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Foie gras vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Foie gras and Turkey leg

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, and Copper, however, Turkey leg is higher in Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Foie gras covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 375% more than Turkey leg.
  • Turkey leg contains 1001 times less Vitamin A RAE than Foie gras. Foie gras contains 1001µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Turkey leg contains 1µg.
  • Turkey leg has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, 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 +311.8%
Contains more Iron +219.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Copper +181.7%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +97.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Zinc +235.9%
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 6% 65% 15% 76% 25% 10% 85% 48% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +311.8%
Contains more Iron +219.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Copper +181.7%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +97.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Zinc +235.9%

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 +111000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +466.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.09
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% 0% 0% 0% 20% 49% 56% 66% 79% 8% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +111000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +466.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +552.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +190.5%
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Water +96.2%
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% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Fats +552.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +190.5%
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Water +96.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1143.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.9%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.83 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1143.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.9%

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 Turkey leg
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Turkey leg Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 19.54g Turkey leg
Fats 43.84g 6.72g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 144kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 17mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 1.72mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 21mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 200mg 177mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 273mg Turkey leg
Sodium 697mg 74mg Turkey leg
Zinc 0.92mg 3.09mg Turkey leg
Copper 0.4mg 0.142mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.022mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 26.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 3IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 1µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.077mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.211mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 2.947mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.09mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.34mg Turkey leg
Folate 60µg 10µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.39µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.219mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.507mg 0.861mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.998mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.029mg 1.537mg Turkey leg
Lysine 0.863mg 1.809mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.27mg 0.557mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.769mg Turkey leg
Valine 0.719mg 1.028mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.303mg 0.598mg Turkey leg
Cholesterol 150mg 71mg Turkey leg
Saturated Fat 14.45g 2.06g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 2.06g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.83g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Turkey leg
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
27%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.39g)
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 richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.