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Salmon vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Salmon and Foie gras different?

  • Salmon is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 275% higher.
  • Salmon contains 11 times more Vitamin B6 than Foie gras. While Salmon contains 0.647mg of Vitamin B6, Foie gras contains only 0.06mg.
  • Salmon has less Cholesterol.

Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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 Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Potassium +178.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +1517.6%
Contains more Zinc +114%
Contains more Copper +716.3%
Contains more Manganese +650%
Equal in Selenium - 44
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +26%
Contains more Potassium +178.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +1517.6%
Contains more Zinc +114%
Contains more Copper +716.3%
Contains more Manganese +650%
Equal in Selenium - 44

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +85%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +978.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1349.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.5%
Contains more Folate +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +235.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
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 C +85%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +978.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1349.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.5%
Contains more Folate +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +235.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +93.9%
Contains more Water +74.8%
Contains more Fats +255%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +281.3%
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 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 Protein +93.9%
Contains more Water +74.8%
Contains more Fats +255%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +281.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +442%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +512.5%
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +442%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +512.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 22.1g 11.4g Salmon
Fats 12.35g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Calories 206kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Calcium 15mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 0.34mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 30mg 13mg Salmon
Phosphorus 252mg 200mg Salmon
Potassium 384mg 138mg Salmon
Sodium 61mg 697mg Salmon
Zinc 0.43mg 0.92mg Foie gras
Copper 0.049mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.016mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 41.4µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 230IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 3.7mg 2mg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.088mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 8.045mg 2.51mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 1.475mg 1.2mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.647mg 0.06mg Salmon
Folate 34µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 2.8µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 0.1µg Salmon
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.161mg Salmon
Threonine 0.969mg 0.507mg Salmon
Isoleucine 1.018mg 0.606mg Salmon
Leucine 1.796mg 1.029mg Salmon
Lysine 2.03mg 0.863mg Salmon
Methionine 0.654mg 0.27mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.863mg 0.567mg Salmon
Valine 1.139mg 0.719mg Salmon
Histidine 0.651mg 0.303mg Salmon
Cholesterol 63mg 150mg Salmon
Saturated Fat 2.397g 14.45g Salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 1.457g 0g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.69g 0g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.17g 0g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.181g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 4.553g 0.84g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salmon Foie gras
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
110%
Salmon
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Salmon
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 636mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.053g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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 cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.