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Ground beef vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ground beef and Foie gras?

  • Ground beef is higher in Zinc, and Vitamin B6, yet Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, and Copper.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 288% more.
  • Ground beef has 6 times more Zinc than Foie gras. While Ground beef has 5.84mg of Zinc, Foie gras has only 0.92mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ground beef is lower.

We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked 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 Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +74.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Zinc +534.8%
Contains more Calcium +112.1%
Contains more Iron +142.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Copper +406.3%
Contains more Manganese +1233.3%
Contains more Selenium +130.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +74.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Zinc +534.8%
Contains more Calcium +112.1%
Contains more Iron +142.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Copper +406.3%
Contains more Manganese +1233.3%
Contains more Selenium +130.4%

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 B3 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +36933.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.4%
Contains more Folate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +277.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +36933.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.4%
Contains more Folate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +277.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +109.4%
Contains more Water +57.6%
Contains more Fats +185.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +27.6%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
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
Contains more Protein +109.4%
Contains more Water +57.6%
Contains more Fats +185.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +27.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +249.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.9%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +249.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground beef Foie gras
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 23.87g 11.4g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Calories 241kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Calcium 33mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 2.27mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 17mg 13mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 166mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 241mg 138mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 697mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 0.92mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.009mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 19.1µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 9IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 2.51mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.06mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.923mg 0.507mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.606mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 1.029mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.863mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.27mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.567mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.719mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.303mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 150mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 6.073g 14.45g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 0.84g Foie gras
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Foie gras
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
46%
Ground beef
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 624mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.377g)
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 - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients
  2. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.