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Foie gras vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are foie gras and pollock different?

  • Foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, vitamin B5, and folate; however, pollock is richer in vitamin B6 and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 239% higher.
  • Foie gras contains 91 times more saturated fat than pollock. While foie gras contains 14.45g of saturated fat, pollock contains only 0.159g.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) 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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more IronIron +882.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +566.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +523.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +211.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.9%
~equal in Calcium ~72mg
~equal in Selenium ~44.1µg

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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 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 0% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5788.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +156.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +448.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +3615.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +80.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +106%
Contains more WaterWater +98.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19011.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 3.66µg 239%
Vitamin A 1001µg 17µg 109%
Fats 43.84g 1.18g 66%
Saturated fat 14.45g 0.159g 65%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 0.134g 64%
Iron 5.5mg 0.56mg 62%
Copper 0.4mg 0.06mg 38%
Protein 11.4g 23.48g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.329mg 21%
Cholesterol 150mg 86mg 21%
Calories 462kcal 111kcal 18%
Choline 91.6mg 17%
Magnesium 13mg 81mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.432mg 15%
Folate 60µg 3µg 14%
Sodium 697mg 419mg 12%
Phosphorus 200mg 267mg 10%
Potassium 138mg 430mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 3.949mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.223mg 6%
Vitamin D 51IU 6%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.018mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.054mg 3%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.57mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Carbs 4.67g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.583g 2%
Net carbs 4.67g 0g N/A
Calcium 70mg 72mg 0%
Selenium 44µg 44.1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Pollock
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
137%
Foie gras
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.291g)
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 - $7)
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/nutrients
  2. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.