Foie gras vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between foie gras and chinook salmon
- Foie gras has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin A, and copper; however, chinook salmon is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 272% more.
- Foie gras contains 12 times more sodium than chinook salmon. Foie gras contains 697mg of sodium, while chinook salmon contains 60mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +504.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +654.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +531.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +838.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +265.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +571.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +227.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +105% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +300.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +670% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +227.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-164.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +125.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +77.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.84 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +346% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +216.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 2.87µg | 272% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 149µg | 95% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 0.91mg | 57% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 3.214g | 51% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 5.742g | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 10.045mg | 47% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 13.38g | 47% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.053mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.462mg | 31% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 25.72g | 29% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 60mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 122mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 371mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 85mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 2.662g | 12% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 231kcal | 12% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 505mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.154mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.865mg | 7% |
| Folate | 60µg | 35µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 46.8µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.019mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.044mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 28mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 4.1mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 1.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 2.362mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.727g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.296g | N/A |
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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
137%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 637mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.236g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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