Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw and foie gras
- Beef, variety meats, and by-products, spleen, raw has more iron, vitamin C, vitamin B3, and selenium; however, foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, and copper.
- Beef, variety meats, and by-products, spleen, raw covers your daily iron needs 488% more than foie gras.
- Foie gras contains 23 times less vitamin C than beef, variety meats,, and by-products, spleen, raw. Beef, variety meats,, and by-products, spleen, raw contains 45.5mg of vitamin C, while foie gras contains 2mg.
- Foie gras has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +69.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +210.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +710% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +677.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +138.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +2175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +234.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +65.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.3 g
Fats:
3 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
77.2 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +108.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1361.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +103.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.22 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 | -93.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3183.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +281.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 44.55mg | 5.5mg | 488% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5.68µg | 9.4µg | 155% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1001µg | 111% |
| Fats | 3g | 43.84g | 63% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.78g | 25.61g | 62% |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 14.45g | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 45.5mg | 2mg | 48% |
| Cholesterol | 263mg | 150mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.4mg | 2.51mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 62.2µg | 44µg | 33% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 697mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.4mg | 26% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 462kcal | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 200mg | 14% |
| Folate | 4µg | 60µg | 14% |
| Protein | 18.3g | 11.4g | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.11mg | 0.92mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 138mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.299mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.22g | 0.84g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.088mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.081mg | 1.2mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.073mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.67g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.72mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.706mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.616mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.323mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.337mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.735mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.101mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.656mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
92%
137%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
233%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Foie gras is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 113mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw contains less Sodium (difference - 612mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.45g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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.