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

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How are Beef sirloin and Foie gras different?

  • Beef sirloin is richer in Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, while Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Copper.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 330% more than Beef sirloin.
  • Beef sirloin contains 11 times more Vitamin B6 than Foie gras. Beef sirloin contains 0.681mg of Vitamin B6, while Foie gras contains 0.06mg.
  • Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol.

Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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 Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.5%
Contains more Potassium +197.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Zinc +519.6%
Contains more Calcium +218.2%
Contains more Iron +186.5%
Contains more Copper +370.6%
Contains more Manganese +990.9%
Contains more Selenium +13.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.5%
Contains more Potassium +197.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Zinc +519.6%
Contains more Calcium +218.2%
Contains more Iron +186.5%
Contains more Copper +370.6%
Contains more Manganese +990.9%
Contains more Selenium +13.1%

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 B3 +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1035%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +539.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.088
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
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 B3 +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1035%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +539.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.088

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +170.2%
Contains more Water +71.7%
Contains more Fats +771.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +416.9%
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 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 +170.2%
Contains more Water +71.7%
Contains more Fats +771.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +416.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1176.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +354.1%
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1176.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +354.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 30.8g 11.4g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Calories 177kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Calcium 22mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 1.92mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 27mg 13mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 200mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 138mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 697mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.7mg 0.92mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.011mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 38.9µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.088mg
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 2.51mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.06mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.161mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 1.23mg 0.507mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.606mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 1.029mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 0.863mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.27mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.567mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 0.719mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.303mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 81mg 150mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 14.45g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 0.84g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef sirloin Foie gras
Low Fats diet ok
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
52%
Beef sirloin
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

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 contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 631mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.535g)
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.
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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.