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

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Differences between Foie gras and Beef tenderloin

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Selenium, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B5, while Beef tenderloin has more Zinc.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 289% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Beef tenderloin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +677.8%
Contains more IronIron +76.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +225.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +757.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +338%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~203mg

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% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +282.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +316.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +78.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.6%
Contains more WaterWater +30.6%
~equal in Other ~3.13g

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
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +149.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Beef tenderloin Opinion
Calories 462kcal 324kcal Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 43.84g 24.6g 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 tenderloin
Magnesium 13mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Calcium 70mg 9mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 5.5mg 3.11mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.123mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 200mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 697mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.014mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 22.9µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.26mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 3mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.25mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 2.46µg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 8µg Foie gras
Choline 91mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 14.45g 9.72g Beef tenderloin
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 10.27g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1g Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.507mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.029mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 0.863mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.27mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 0.719mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.303mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Beef tenderloin
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
54%
Beef tenderloin

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 lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.