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Corned beef vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are corned beef and foie gras different?

  • Corned beef is higher in zinc; however, foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, selenium, vitamin B5, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 324% higher.
  • Corned beef contains 5 times more zinc than foie gras. While corned beef contains 4.58mg of zinc, foie gras contains only 0.92mg.
  • Corned beef has less cholesterol.

Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 ZincZinc +397.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +775%
Contains more IronIron +195.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +159.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg
~equal in Potassium ~138mg

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% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +476.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 ProteinProtein +59.4%
Contains more WaterWater +61.4%
Contains more FatsFats +131%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +893.6%
Contains more OtherOther +17.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 -56.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +177.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 9.4µg 324%
Vitamin A 0µg 1001µg 111%
Iron 1.86mg 5.5mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 25.61g 41%
Fats 18.98g 43.84g 38%
Saturated fat 6.34g 14.45g 37%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.92mg 33%
Copper 0.154mg 0.4mg 27%
Selenium 32.8µg 44µg 20%
Cholesterol 98mg 150mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 1.2mg 16%
Protein 18.17g 11.4g 14%
Folate 6µg 60µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.06mg 13%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Sodium 973mg 697mg 12%
Phosphorus 125mg 200mg 11%
Calories 251kcal 462kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.299mg 10%
Calcium 8mg 70mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.088mg 5%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.12mg 4%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 2.51mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Carbs 0.47g 4.67g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.84g 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 4.67g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 13mg 0%
Potassium 145mg 138mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.11g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.