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Beefsteak raw vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between beefsteak raw and foie gras?

  • Beefsteak raw is richer in zinc and vitamin B6, yet foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, and selenium.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 280% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw has 9 times more vitamin B6 than foie gras. Beefsteak raw has 0.543mg of vitamin B6, while foie gras has 0.06mg.
  • Beefsteak raw contains less cholesterol.

We used Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types in this comparison.

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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 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
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 +92.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +476.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1300%
Contains more IronIron +175%
Contains more CopperCopper +406.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg

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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 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% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +805%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49950%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +249.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1900%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 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 +87.5%
Contains more WaterWater +96.9%
Contains more FatsFats +717.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +824.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 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 -87%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +987.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +344.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 9.4µg 280%
Vitamin A 2µg 1001µg 111%
Fats 5.36g 43.84g 59%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 25.61g 58%
Saturated fat 1.875g 14.45g 57%
Iron 2mg 5.5mg 44%
Zinc 5.3mg 0.92mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.06mg 37%
Copper 0.079mg 0.4mg 36%
Selenium 27.9µg 44µg 29%
Sodium 55mg 697mg 28%
Cholesterol 67mg 150mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 24%
Protein 21.38g 11.4g 20%
Calories 134kcal 462kcal 16%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 2.51mg 16%
Folate 3µg 60µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.299mg 9%
Potassium 375mg 138mg 7%
Calcium 5mg 70mg 7%
Manganese 0.12mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.84g 4%
Phosphorus 220mg 200mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 13mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Carbs 0g 4.67g 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.088mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.67g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.303mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Foie gras
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
48%
Beefsteak raw
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
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 is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 642mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.575g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.