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Foie gras vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between foie gras and beef broiled

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, iron, and copper; however, beef broiled is richer in zinc and vitamin B6.
  • Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 282% more than beef broiled.
  • Beef broiled has 370 times less vitamin A than foie gras. Foie gras has 3333IU of vitamin A, while beef broiled has 9IU.
  • Beef broiled 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.
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 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more IronIron +111.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +370.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +585.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~198mg

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +256.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +536.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +184.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +348.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.5%
Contains more WaterWater +56.5%

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
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +284.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 broiled
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 2.64µg 282%
Vitamin A 1001µg 3µg 111%
Zinc 0.92mg 6.31mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 6.668g 47%
Fats 43.84g 15.41g 44%
Selenium 44µg 21.5µg 41%
Saturated fat 14.45g 5.895g 39%
Iron 5.5mg 2.6mg 36%
Copper 0.4mg 0.085mg 35%
Protein 11.4g 25.93g 29%
Sodium 697mg 72mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.382mg 25%
Cholesterol 150mg 88mg 21%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 5.378mg 18%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Folate 60µg 9µg 13%
Calories 462kcal 250kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.658mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.176mg 9%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.012mg 5%
Potassium 138mg 318mg 5%
Calcium 70mg 18mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.046mg 4%
Carbs 4.67g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.484g 2%
Magnesium 13mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Phosphorus 200mg 198mg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Beef broiled
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
137%
Foie gras
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
56%
Beef broiled

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 625mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled 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 broiled - 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.