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Foie gras vs. Domestic goose — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Foie gras and Domestic goose

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Iron, while Domestic goose has more Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 371% higher.
  • Domestic goose contains 83 times less Vitamin A RAE than Foie gras. Foie gras contains 1001µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Domestic goose contains 12µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Domestic goose is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Goose, domesticated, meat only, 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 18% 4.2% 34% 108% 92% 86% 132% 9.9% 3.1% 139%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +91.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +244.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%

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% 2.4% 0% 0% 23% 90% 77% 110% 108% 61% 0% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1818.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +683.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.092mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
29% 13% 57%
Protein: 28.97 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.23 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +246%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +169.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +154.1%
Contains more WaterWater +54.5%

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
44% 42% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.56 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.54 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +490.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Domestic goose Opinion
Calories 462kcal 238kcal Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 28.97g Domestic goose
Fats 43.84g 12.67g Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 96mg Domestic goose
Magnesium 13mg 25mg Domestic goose
Calcium 70mg 14mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 388mg Domestic goose
Iron 5.5mg 2.87mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.276mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 3.17mg Domestic goose
Phosphorus 200mg 309mg Domestic goose
Sodium 697mg 76mg Domestic goose
Vitamin A 3333IU 40IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 12µg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.024mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 25.5µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.092mg Domestic goose
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.39mg Domestic goose
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 4.081mg Domestic goose
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.834mg Domestic goose
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.47mg Domestic goose
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.49µg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 12µg Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 4.56g Domestic goose
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 4.34g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.54g Domestic goose
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.403mg Domestic goose
Threonine 0.507mg 1.238mg Domestic goose
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.488mg Domestic goose
Leucine 1.029mg 2.447mg Domestic goose
Lysine 0.863mg 2.48mg Domestic goose
Methionine 0.27mg 0.783mg Domestic goose
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.214mg Domestic goose
Valine 0.719mg 1.516mg Domestic goose
Histidine 0.303mg 0.765mg Domestic goose

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Domestic goose
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
37%
Domestic goose
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
63%
Domestic goose

Comparison summary

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 lower in Cholesterol?
Domestic goose
Domestic goose is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Domestic goose
Domestic goose contains less Sodium (difference - 621mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Domestic goose
Domestic goose is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.89g)
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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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. Domestic goose - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172414/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.