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Foie gras vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Foie gras and Elk meat

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Selenium, and Iron, however, Elk meat has more Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 268% higher.
  • Elk meat is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1300%
Contains more IronIron +35.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +531.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +319%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +123.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +347.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%

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% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +217.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +708.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.212mg
~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
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +1185.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +238.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +169.8%
Contains more WaterWater +75.3%

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
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2540.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +421.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.7%

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 Elk meat
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 Elk meat Opinion
Calories 462kcal 162kcal Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 43.84g 3.41g Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 72mg Elk meat
Magnesium 13mg 29mg Elk meat
Calcium 70mg 5mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 392mg Elk meat
Iron 5.5mg 4.07mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.349mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 200mg 285mg Elk meat
Sodium 697mg 50mg Elk meat
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.55mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.12mg 0.019mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 10.5µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.144mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 2.96µg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 9µg Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 1.342g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 0.97g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.161g Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 0.507mg 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 1.029mg 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 0.863mg 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.27mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 0.719mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.303mg 0.948mg Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Elk meat
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
62%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
63%
Elk meat

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?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 647mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.108g)
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.