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Beefsteak vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beefsteak and Foie gras?

  • Beefsteak is richer in Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, yet Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Copper, and Selenium.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 334% higher.
  • Beefsteak has 10 times more Vitamin B6 than Foie gras. Beefsteak has 0.585mg of Vitamin B6, while Foie gras has 0.06mg.
  • Beefsteak contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
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 +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +427.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.2%
Contains more IronIron +237.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +447.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.8%
~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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +875%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +581.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 +134.4%
Contains more WaterWater +56.5%
Contains more FatsFats +190.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1352.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 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 -58.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +306.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak Foie gras
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Beefsteak Foie gras Opinion
Calories 250kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Protein 26.72g 11.4g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 43.84g Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Net carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Cholesterol 79mg 150mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 70mg Foie gras
Potassium 340mg 138mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Copper 0.073mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Zinc 4.85mg 0.92mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 200mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 697mg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.45mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 28.8µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 2.51mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.06mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 60µg Foie gras
Choline 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 14.45g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 0.84g Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.161mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.054mg 0.507mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.606mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 1.029mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 0.863mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.27mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.567mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 0.719mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.303mg Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak 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
46%
Beefsteak
127%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.499g)
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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.