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

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How are Salmon raw and Foie gras different?

  • Salmon raw is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, and Selenium.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 259% more than Salmon raw.
  • Salmon raw contains 14 times more Vitamin B6 than Foie gras. Salmon raw contains 0.818mg of Vitamin B6, while Foie gras contains 0.06mg.
  • Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types were 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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
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 +123.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +255.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +483.3%
Contains more IronIron +587.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +60%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.5%
~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% 2.4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1263.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +195.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 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 +74%
Contains more WaterWater +84.9%
Contains more OtherOther +74.4%
Contains more FatsFats +591.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 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 -93.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +202.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1117.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Foie gras Opinion
Calories 142kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Protein 19.84g 11.4g Salmon raw
Fats 6.34g 43.84g Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Net carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Cholesterol 55mg 150mg Salmon raw
Magnesium 29mg 13mg Salmon raw
Calcium 12mg 70mg Foie gras
Potassium 490mg 138mg Salmon raw
Iron 0.8mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Copper 0.25mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.64mg 0.92mg Foie gras
Phosphorus 200mg 200mg
Sodium 44mg 697mg Salmon raw
Vitamin A 40IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 1001µg Foie gras
Manganese 0.016mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 36.5µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.088mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.299mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 2.51mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 1.2mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.06mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Folate 25µg 60µg Foie gras
Saturated Fat 0.981g 14.45g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.103g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 0.84g Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.161mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.87mg 0.507mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.606mg Salmon raw
Leucine 1.613mg 1.029mg Salmon raw
Lysine 1.822mg 0.863mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.587mg 0.27mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0.567mg Salmon raw
Valine 1.022mg 0.719mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.584mg 0.303mg Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0g Salmon raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon 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
77%
Salmon raw
127%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.469g)
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 - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.