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

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What are the differences between Lamb loin and Foie gras?

  • Lamb loin is higher in Vitamin B3, and Zinc, yet Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 300% more.
  • Lamb loin has 4 times more Zinc than Foie gras. While Lamb loin has 3.41mg of Zinc, Foie gras has only 0.92mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lamb loin is lower.

We used Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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 +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +78.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +270.7%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +159.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Copper +236.1%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +78.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +78.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +270.7%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +159.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Copper +236.1%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +78.9%

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 B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.6%
Contains more Folate +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
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 B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.6%
Contains more Folate +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.8%
Contains more Water +41.7%
Contains more Fats +85.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +124.3%
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 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 +97.8%
Contains more Water +41.7%
Contains more Fats +85.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +124.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.6%
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb loin Foie gras
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 Lamb loin Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 22.55g 11.4g Lamb loin
Fats 23.59g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Calories 309kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Calcium 18mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 2.12mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 180mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 246mg 138mg Lamb loin
Sodium 64mg 697mg Lamb loin
Zinc 3.41mg 0.92mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.119mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.02mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 24.6µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.088mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 2.51mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.06mg Lamb loin
Folate 19µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.161mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg 0.507mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.606mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.754mg 1.029mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.991mg 0.863mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.579mg 0.27mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0.567mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.217mg 0.719mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg 0.303mg Lamb loin
Cholesterol 95mg 150mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 10.24g 14.45g Lamb loin
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 0.84g Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lamb loin 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
49%
Lamb loin
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 633mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.21g)
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. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.