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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.
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
3
:
6
Foie gras
Foie gras
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Potassium +255.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +587.5%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Manganese +650%
Contains more Selenium +20.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Salmon raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
Foie gras
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Potassium +255.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +587.5%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Manganese +650%
Contains more Selenium +20.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200

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.
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
5
:
4
Foie gras
Foie gras
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1263.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +8232.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +195.6%
Salmon raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 0%
Foie gras
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1263.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +8232.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +195.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
3
:
2
Foie gras
Foie gras
Contains more Protein +74%
Contains more Water +84.9%
Contains more Other +74.4%
Contains more Fats +591.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Salmon raw
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Foie gras
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 Protein +74%
Contains more Water +84.9%
Contains more Other +74.4%
Contains more Fats +591.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
2
:
1
Foie gras
Foie gras
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1117.8%
Salmon raw
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 g
Foie gras
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 19.84g 11.4g Salmon raw
Fats 6.34g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Calories 142kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Calcium 12mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 0.8mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 29mg 13mg Salmon raw
Phosphorus 200mg 200mg
Potassium 490mg 138mg Salmon raw
Sodium 44mg 697mg Salmon raw
Zinc 0.64mg 0.92mg Foie gras
Copper 0.25mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.016mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 36.5µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 40IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 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
Folate 25µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 9.4µg Foie gras
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
Cholesterol 55mg 150mg Salmon raw
Saturated Fat 0.981g 14.45g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.103g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 0.84g 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 Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
83%
Salmon raw
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
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.