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

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Important differences between Pork loin and Foie gras

  • Pork loin has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, and Selenium.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 370% more.
  • Pork loin contains 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Foie gras. Pork loin contains 0.901mg of Vitamin B1, while Foie gras contains 0.088mg.
  • Pork loin contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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 Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +158%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +89.1%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +596.2%
Contains more Copper +614.3%
Contains more Manganese +990.9%
Contains more Selenium +32.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +158%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +89.1%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +596.2%
Contains more Copper +614.3%
Contains more Manganese +990.9%
Contains more Selenium +32.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200

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 +923.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +686.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +47514.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66%
Contains more Folate +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1673.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
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 +923.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +686.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +47514.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66%
Contains more Folate +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1673.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +73.2%
Contains more Water +80.7%
Contains more Fats +248.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +301.3%
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 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 +73.2%
Contains more Water +80.7%
Contains more Fats +248.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +301.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +356.5%
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +356.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork 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 Pork loin Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 19.74g 11.4g Pork loin
Fats 12.58g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Calories 198kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Calcium 18mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 0.79mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 21mg 13mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 197mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 356mg 138mg Pork loin
Sodium 50mg 697mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.74mg 0.92mg Pork loin
Copper 0.056mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.011mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 33.2µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 7IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.088mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 2.51mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.06mg Pork loin
Folate 1µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.161mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.891mg 0.507mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.91mg 0.606mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.572mg 1.029mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.766mg 0.863mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.514mg 0.27mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.567mg Pork loin
Valine 1.064mg 0.719mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.77mg 0.303mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 63mg 150mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.36g 14.45g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 0.84g Pork loin

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Pork loin Foie gras
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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
51%
Pork loin
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 647mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.09g)
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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.