Bear meat vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bear meat and foie gras different?
- Bear meat is higher in zinc, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6; however, foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 289% higher.
- Bear meat contains 11 times more zinc than foie gras. While bear meat contains 10.27mg of zinc, foie gras contains only 0.92mg.
- Bear meat has less saturated fat.
Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +95.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1016.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +170.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +292.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +174.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +280.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +184.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +227.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +376.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +185.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +352.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.47µg | 9.4µg | 289% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1001µg | 111% |
| Zinc | 10.27mg | 0.92mg | 85% |
| Iron | 10.73mg | 5.5mg | 65% |
| Selenium | 11.2µg | 44µg | 60% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.66g | 25.61g | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 3.54g | 14.45g | 50% |
| Fats | 13.39g | 43.84g | 47% |
| Protein | 32.42g | 11.4g | 42% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.82mg | 0.299mg | 40% |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.4mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 697mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 24% | |
| Choline | 122.3mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.06mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 150mg | 17% |
| Folate | 6µg | 60µg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.4g | 0.84g | 10% |
| Calories | 259kcal | 462kcal | 10% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 70mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.35mg | 2.51mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 200mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 138mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.67g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.088mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.037g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.034g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bear meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 626mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bear meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.91g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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