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Foie gras vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Foie gras and Beef

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, and Copper, however, Beef is richer in Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Foie gras covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 282% more than Beef.
  • Beef has 334 times less Vitamin A RAE than Foie gras. Foie gras has 1001µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Beef has 3µg.
  • Beef contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Foie gras
Foie gras
6
:
4
Beef
Beef
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +111.5%
Contains more Copper +370.6%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +104.7%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +130.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +585.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 198
Foie gras
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +111.5%
Contains more Copper +370.6%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +104.7%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +130.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +585.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 198

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.
Foie gras
Foie gras
7
:
5
Beef
Beef
Contains more Vitamin A +36933.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +256.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +536.7%
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%
Beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +36933.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +256.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +536.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
3
:
2
Beef
Beef
Contains more Fats +184.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +348.5%
Contains more Protein +127.5%
Contains more Water +56.5%
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
Beef
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Fats +184.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +348.5%
Contains more Protein +127.5%
Contains more Water +56.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
2
:
1
Beef
Beef
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Foie gras
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Beef
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%

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 Beef
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Beef Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 25.93g Beef
Fats 43.84g 15.41g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 250kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 18mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 2.6mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 21mg Beef
Phosphorus 200mg 198mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 318mg Beef
Sodium 697mg 72mg Beef
Zinc 0.92mg 6.31mg Beef
Copper 0.4mg 0.085mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.012mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 21.5µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 9IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 3µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.12mg Beef
Vitamin D 2IU Beef
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.046mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.176mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 5.378mg Beef
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.658mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.382mg Beef
Folate 60µg 9µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 2.64µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.094mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.72mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.822mg Beef
Leucine 1.029mg 1.45mg Beef
Lysine 0.863mg 1.54mg Beef
Methionine 0.27mg 0.478mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.725mg Beef
Valine 0.719mg 0.914mg Beef
Histidine 0.303mg 0.604mg Beef
Cholesterol 150mg 88mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.572g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 5.895g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 6.668g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.484g Foie gras
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef

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Foie gras Beef
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
138%
Foie gras
52%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
56%
Beef

Comparison summary

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 - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 625mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.555g)
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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.