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

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Differences between Beef tenderloin and Foie gras

  • Beef tenderloin has more Zinc, while Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 289% higher.
  • Foie gras contains 4 times less Zinc than Beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin contains 4.03mg of Zinc, while Foie gras contains 0.92mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Beef tenderloin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.

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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 +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +139.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +338%
Contains more Calcium +677.8%
Contains more Iron +76.8%
Contains more Copper +225.2%
Contains more Manganese +757.1%
Contains more Selenium +92.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +139.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +338%
Contains more Calcium +677.8%
Contains more Iron +76.8%
Contains more Copper +225.2%
Contains more Manganese +757.1%
Contains more Selenium +92.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200

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 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +282.1%
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% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
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 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +282.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.088

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +109.6%
Contains more Water +30.6%
Contains more Fats +78.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.05
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 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 +109.6%
Contains more Water +30.6%
Contains more Fats +78.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.4%
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef tenderloin 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 tenderloin Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 23.9g 11.4g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Calories 324kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Calcium 9mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 3.11mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 22mg 13mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 200mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 138mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 697mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 0.92mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.014mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 22.9µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.088mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 3mg 2.51mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.06mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.161mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.507mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.606mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 1.029mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 0.863mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.27mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.567mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.719mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.303mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 150mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 14.45g Beef tenderloin
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.84g Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin 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
44%
Beef tenderloin
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
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 tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.73g)
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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.