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

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How are Foie gras and Beef ribs different?

  • Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Folate, while Beef ribs are higher in Zinc.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 295% more than Beef ribs.
  • Beef ribs are lower in Sodium.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
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 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more IronIron +136.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +354.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +823.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +526.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.8%

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% 200% 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% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +303.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +283.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more FatsFats +43.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +400%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more WaterWater +24.5%

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +96.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Beef ribs Opinion
Calories 462kcal 372kcal Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 22.8g Beef ribs
Fats 43.84g 30.49g Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 85mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 13mg 20mg Beef ribs
Calcium 70mg 10mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 290mg Beef ribs
Iron 5.5mg 2.33mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 200mg 172mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 64mg Beef ribs
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.013mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 21.2µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.07mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.19mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 3.64mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.37mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.23mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 2.33µg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 7µg Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 12.29g Beef ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 13.04g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.05g Beef ribs
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.507mg 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.025mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.029mg 1.802mg Beef ribs
Lysine 0.863mg 1.897mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.27mg 0.584mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.89mg Beef ribs
Valine 0.719mg 1.109mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.303mg 0.781mg Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Beef ribs
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
127%
Foie gras
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 633mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.16g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.