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Deer meat vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Deer meat and Foie gras different?

  • Deer meat is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 241% higher.
  • Deer meat contains 10 times more Vitamin B6 than Foie gras. While Deer meat contains 0.614mg of Vitamin B6, Foie gras contains only 0.06mg.
  • Deer meat has less Cholesterol.

Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled 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 24% 1.5% 38% 159% 85% 109% 128% 7.4% 2.9% 60%
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 +153.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +214.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +333.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1300%
Contains more IronIron +29.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%

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% 12% 0% 65% 130% 165% 51% 142% 453% 0% 6.8% 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% 200% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +249.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +923.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +159.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 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 +162.3%
Contains more WaterWater +81.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1765.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +454.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.127 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 -92.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4522.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +561.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Deer meat 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 Deer meat Foie gras Opinion
Calories 149kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Protein 29.9g 11.4g Deer meat
Fats 2.35g 43.84g Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Net carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Cholesterol 88mg 150mg Deer meat
Magnesium 33mg 13mg Deer meat
Calcium 5mg 70mg Foie gras
Potassium 434mg 138mg Deer meat
Iron 4.25mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Copper 0.254mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Zinc 3.99mg 0.92mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 299mg 200mg Deer meat
Sodium 57mg 697mg Deer meat
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.62mg Deer meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 11µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.088mg Deer meat
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.299mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 2.51mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.06mg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Folate 9µg 60µg Foie gras
Saturated Fat 1.142g 14.45g Deer meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.554g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 0.84g Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.161mg Deer meat
Threonine 1.133mg 0.507mg Deer meat
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.606mg Deer meat
Leucine 2.28mg 1.029mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.434mg 0.863mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.7mg 0.27mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 0.567mg Deer meat
Valine 1.455mg 0.719mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.895mg 0.303mg Deer meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Deer meat 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
79%
Deer meat
127%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
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?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.308g)
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. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/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.