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Foie gras vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Foie gras and Beefsteak?

  • Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Copper, and Selenium, yet Beefsteak is richer in Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 334% higher.
  • Beefsteak contains less Sodium.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.

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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% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.2%
Contains more IronIron +237.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +447.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +427.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~213mg

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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +581.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +875%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +190.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1352.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +134.4%
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
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +306.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.8%

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 Beefsteak
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 Beefsteak Opinion
Calories 462kcal 250kcal Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 43.84g 15.11g Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 79mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 13mg 23mg Beefsteak
Calcium 70mg 22mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 340mg Beefsteak
Iron 5.5mg 1.63mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.073mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 200mg 213mg Beefsteak
Sodium 697mg 57mg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.45mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.12mg 0.009mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 28.8µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.078mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.14mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.527mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 1.38µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Folate 60µg 8µg Foie gras
Choline 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 14.45g 5.951g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 6.298g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.56g Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.173mg Beefsteak
Threonine 0.507mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.029mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 0.863mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.27mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 0.719mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.303mg 0.842mg Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Beefsteak
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
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
53%
Beefsteak

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?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.499g)
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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.