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Foie gras vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Foie gras and Brisket different?

  • Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, and Selenium, while Brisket is higher in Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 303% more than Brisket.
  • Brisket is lower in Sodium.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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.
Contains more Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Iron +126.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Contains more Selenium +62.4%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +627.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Iron +126.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Contains more Selenium +62.4%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +627.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.3%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +343.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.3%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +343.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +138%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +989.3%
Contains more Protein +152.8%
Contains more Water +41.7%
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
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Fats +138%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +989.3%
Contains more Protein +152.8%
Contains more Water +41.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +222.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.4%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +222.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.4%

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 Brisket
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 Brisket Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 43.84g 18.42g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 289kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 16mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 2.43mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 19mg Brisket
Phosphorus 200mg 175mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 232mg Brisket
Sodium 697mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 0.92mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.4mg 0.1mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.01mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 27.1µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.059mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.171mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 4.087mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.568mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.282mg Brisket
Folate 60µg 9µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 2.12µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.181mg Brisket
Threonine 0.507mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 1.029mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 0.863mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.27mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 0.719mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.303mg 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 150mg 106mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 14.45g 7.305g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 7.934g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.681g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Brisket
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
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
58%
Brisket

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?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 649mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.145g)
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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.