Foie gras vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are foie gras and crab meat different?
- Foie gras is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 88% higher.
- Foie gras contains 115 times more vitamin A than crab meat. While foie gras contains 3333IU of vitamin A, crab meat contains only 29IU.
- Crab meat has less saturated fat.
Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +18.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +623.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +384.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +195.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +728.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
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 | +11022.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +443.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +22.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +2746.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +109.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13743.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 9µg | 110% |
| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 11.5µg | 88% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 1.182mg | 87% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 1.54g | 65% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 0.133g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 0.185g | 64% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 7.62mg | 61% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 0.76mg | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 53mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.055mg | 19% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 97kcal | 18% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 1072mg | 16% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 19.35g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.4mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 63mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 280mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.18mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 1.34mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 40µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 7.6mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 262mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.053mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 0g | 2% |
| Folate | 60µg | 51µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 0.536g | 2% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.783mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.817mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.295g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.118g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.031g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
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 - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.317g)
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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