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 for 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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.62µg | 9.4µg | 241% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1001µg | 111% |
| Fats | 2.35g | 43.84g | 64% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.554g | 25.61g | 63% |
| Selenium | 11µg | 44µg | 60% |
| Saturated fat | 1.142g | 14.45g | 60% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.614mg | 0.06mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.78mg | 2.51mg | 39% |
| Protein | 29.9g | 11.4g | 37% |
| Zinc | 3.99mg | 0.92mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 697mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 150mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.563mg | 0.299mg | 20% |
| Calories | 149kcal | 462kcal | 16% |
| Iron | 4.25mg | 5.5mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.254mg | 0.4mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.088mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 200mg | 14% |
| Folate | 9µg | 60µg | 13% |
| Potassium | 434mg | 138mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 70mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.856mg | 1.2mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.127g | 0.84g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 13mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.62mg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.67g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.266mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.133mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.28mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.434mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.133mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.455mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.895mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Deer meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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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