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Beef Liver raw vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between beef Liver raw and foie gras?

  • Beef Liver raw is richer than foie gras in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Beef Liver raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 2079% more.
  • Beef Liver raw has 24 times more copper than foie gras. While beef Liver raw has 9.755mg of copper, foie gras has only 0.4mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in foie gras is lower.

We used Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.5% 28% 184% 3252% 109% 166% 9% 40% 217%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2338.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +334.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +158.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1300%
Contains more IronIron +12.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.3% 1656% 7.6% 18% 47% 636% 247% 430% 250% 7413% 7.8% 218% 182%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +396.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +821.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +424.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +497.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1705%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +530.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +53.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 4% 4% 71%
Protein: 20.36 g
Fats: 3.63 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 70.81 g
Other: 1.31 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 ProteinProtein +78.6%
Contains more WaterWater +91.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1107.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.1%
Contains more OtherOther +132.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.465 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5246.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Liver raw Foie gras
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver raw Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 59.3µg 9.4µg 2079%
Copper 9.755mg 0.4mg 1039%
Vitamin A 4968µg 1001µg 441%
Vitamin B2 2.755mg 0.299mg 189%
Vitamin B5 7.173mg 1.2mg 119%
Vitamin B6 1.083mg 0.06mg 79%
Vitamin B3 13.175mg 2.51mg 67%
Monounsaturated fat 0.479g 25.61g 63%
Fats 3.63g 43.84g 62%
Choline 333.3mg 61%
Saturated fat 1.233g 14.45g 60%
Folate 290µg 60µg 58%
Cholesterol 275mg 150mg 42%
Zinc 4mg 0.92mg 28%
Phosphorus 387mg 200mg 27%
Sodium 69mg 697mg 27%
Protein 20.36g 11.4g 18%
Calories 135kcal 462kcal 16%
Manganese 0.31mg 0.12mg 8%
Selenium 39.7µg 44µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.088mg 8%
Iron 4.9mg 5.5mg 8%
Calcium 5mg 70mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Potassium 313mg 138mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.465g 0.84g 3%
Vitamin K 3.1µg 3%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 13mg 1%
Carbs 3.89g 4.67g 0%
Net carbs 3.89g 4.67g N/A
Trans fat 0.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.91mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 1.607mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.543mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.084mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 1.26mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.629mg 0.303mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.299g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver raw Foie gras
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
855%
Beef Liver raw
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
402%
Beef Liver raw
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw contains less Sodium (difference - 628mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.217g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Beef Liver raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169451/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.