Pork belly vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pork belly and Foie gras?
- Pork belly is higher in Vitamin B1, yet Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 357% more.
- Pork belly has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Foie gras. While Pork belly has 0.396mg of Vitamin B1, Foie gras has only 0.088mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Foie gras is lower.
We used Pork, fresh, belly, raw 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.
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Potassium
+34.1%
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Sodium
-95.4%
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Zinc
+10.9%
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Calcium
+1300%
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Iron
+957.7%
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Magnesium
+225%
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Phosphorus
+85.2%
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Copper
+669.2%
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Manganese
+1900%
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Selenium
+450%
Equal in Zinc - 0.92
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Potassium
+34.1%
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Sodium
-95.4%
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Zinc
+10.9%
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Calcium
+1300%
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Iron
+957.7%
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Magnesium
+225%
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Phosphorus
+85.2%
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Copper
+669.2%
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Manganese
+1900%
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Selenium
+450%
Equal in Zinc - 0.92
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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Vitamin B1
+350%
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Vitamin B3
+85.1%
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Vitamin B6
+116.7%
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Vitamin A
+33230%
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Vitamin C
+566.7%
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Vitamin B2
+23.6%
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Vitamin B5
+368.8%
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Folate
+5900%
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Vitamin B12
+1019%
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Vitamin B1
+350%
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Vitamin B3
+85.1%
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Vitamin B6
+116.7%
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Vitamin A
+33230%
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Vitamin C
+566.7%
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Vitamin B2
+23.6%
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Vitamin B5
+368.8%
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Folate
+5900%
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Vitamin B12
+1019%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+20.9%
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Protein
+22.1%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Other
+235.2%
Equal in Water - 37.04
Protein:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
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Fats
+20.9%
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Protein
+22.1%
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+235.2%
Equal in Water - 37.04
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+572.6%
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Saturated Fat
-25.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 25.61
Saturated Fat:
19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.65 g
Saturated Fat:
14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.84 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+572.6%
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Saturated Fat
-25.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 25.61
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 4.67g |
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| Protein | 9.34g | 11.4g |
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| Fats | 53.01g | 43.84g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4.67g |
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| Calories | 518kcal | 462kcal |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 70mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 5.5mg |
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| Magnesium | 4mg | 13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 108mg | 200mg |
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| Potassium | 185mg | 138mg |
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| Sodium | 32mg | 697mg |
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| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.4mg |
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| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.12mg |
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| Selenium | 8µg | 44µg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 3333IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 1001µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.396mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.242mg | 0.299mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.647mg | 2.51mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.256mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.06mg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 60µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.84µg | 9.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.507mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.606mg |
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| Leucine | 1.029mg |
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| Lysine | 0.863mg |
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| Methionine | 0.27mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg |
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| Valine | 0.719mg |
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| Histidine | 0.303mg |
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| Cholesterol | 72mg | 150mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.33g | 14.45g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 24.7g | 25.61g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.65g | 0.84g |
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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
34%
138%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 665mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Foie gras is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.