Beef Liver vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Beef Liver and Foie gras different?
- Beef Liver is higher than Foie gras in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
- Beef Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 2549% more than Foie gras.
- Beef Liver contains 36 times more Copper than Foie gras. Beef Liver contains 14.283mg of Copper, while Foie gras contains 0.4mg.
- Foie gras is lower in Cholesterol.
Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types were 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 | +61.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +155.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3470.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +476.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +148.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +196.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1066.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +851.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1045.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +598.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +492.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1595% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +650.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +321.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.08 g
Fats:
5.26 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
58.81 g
Other:
1.72 g
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +155.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +733.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.3% |
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Carbs
~4.67g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.109 g
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 | -79.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2178.5% |
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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 191kcal | 462kcal |
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| Protein | 29.08g | 11.4g |
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| Fats | 5.26g | 43.84g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.13g | 4.67g |
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| Carbs | 5.13g | 4.67g |
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| Cholesterol | 396mg | 150mg |
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| Vitamin D | 49IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 352mg | 138mg |
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| Iron | 6.54mg | 5.5mg |
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| Copper | 14.283mg | 0.4mg |
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| Zinc | 5.3mg | 0.92mg |
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| Phosphorus | 497mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 79mg | 697mg |
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| Vitamin A | 31714IU | 3333IU |
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| Vitamin A | 9442µg | 1001µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.356mg | 0.12mg |
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| Selenium | 36.1µg | 44µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.194mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 3.425mg | 0.299mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 17.525mg | 2.51mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 7.11mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.017mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 70.58µg | 9.4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.3µg |
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| Folate | 253µg | 60µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.365g |
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| Choline | 426mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.947g | 14.45g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.124g | 25.61g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.109g | 0.84g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.368mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 1.215mg | 0.507mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.352mg | 0.606mg |
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| Leucine | 2.67mg | 1.029mg |
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| Lysine | 2.247mg | 0.863mg |
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| Methionine | 0.759mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.515mg | 0.567mg |
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| Valine | 1.761mg | 0.719mg |
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| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.303mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.659g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
1003%
127%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Foie gras is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 618mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.503g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver 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 ($)