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Beef ribs vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef ribs and Foie gras different?

  • Beef ribs are richer in Zinc, while Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 295% more than Beef ribs.
  • Beef ribs contain 6 times more Zinc than Foie gras. Beef ribs contain 5.76mg of Zinc, while Foie gras contains 0.92mg.
  • Beef ribs are lower in Cholesterol.

Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
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 +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +526.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more IronIron +136.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +354.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +823.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.5%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
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% 200% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +303.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +757.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 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 +100%
Contains more WaterWater +24.5%
Contains more FatsFats +43.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +400%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 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 -14.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +96.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Foie gras Opinion
Calories 372kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Protein 22.8g 11.4g Beef ribs
Fats 30.49g 43.84g Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Net carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Cholesterol 85mg 150mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 20mg 13mg Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 70mg Foie gras
Potassium 290mg 138mg Beef ribs
Iron 2.33mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Copper 0.088mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Zinc 5.76mg 0.92mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 200mg Foie gras
Sodium 64mg 697mg Beef ribs
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Manganese 0.013mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 21.2µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 2.51mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.06mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Folate 7µg 60µg Foie gras
Saturated Fat 12.29g 14.45g Beef ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.84g Beef ribs
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.161mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg 0.507mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg 0.606mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.802mg 1.029mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg 0.863mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.584mg 0.27mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.567mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.109mg 0.719mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.781mg 0.303mg Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Foie gras
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
39%
Beef ribs
127%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 633mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.16g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.