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Meatball vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Meatball and Foie gras

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Manganese, however, Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 350% higher.
  • Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.

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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 +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +138.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Potassium +114.5%
Contains more Zinc +80.4%
Contains more Manganese +135%
Contains more Iron +210.7%
Contains more Copper +225.2%
Contains more Selenium +187.6%
Equal in Sodium - 697
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +138.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Potassium +114.5%
Contains more Zinc +80.4%
Contains more Manganese +135%
Contains more Iron +210.7%
Contains more Copper +225.2%
Contains more Selenium +187.6%
Equal in Sodium - 697

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 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4465.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +840%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
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 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +4465.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +840%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.3%
Contains more Carbs +72.6%
Contains more Water +44.9%
Contains more Fats +97.4%
Contains more Other +83.7%
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 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 +26.3%
Contains more Carbs +72.6%
Contains more Water +44.9%
Contains more Fats +97.4%
Contains more Other +83.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.7%
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +178.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball 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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 4.67g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 11.4g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 8.06g 4.67g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Foie gras
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 70mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 31mg 13mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 200mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 138mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 697mg Meatball
Zinc 1.66mg 0.92mg Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.282mg 0.12mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 73IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.088mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 2.51mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.06mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 1µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 66mg 150mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 7.627g 14.45g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.84g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Meatball 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
36%
Meatball
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.823g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.

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