Foie gras vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are foie gras and emu different?
- Foie gras is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin A; however, emu is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 300% higher.
- Foie gras contains 303 times more vitamin A than emu. While foie gras contains 3333IU of vitamin A, emu contains only 11IU.
- Emu has less saturated fat.
Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled 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 | +900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +161.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +134.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +369.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +327.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +388.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +321.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +203.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1545% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1535.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +195.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2273.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94% |
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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 2.2µg | 300% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 3µg | 111% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.987mg | 71% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 2.68g | 63% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 0.87g | 62% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 1.079g | 61% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 10.569mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 3.647mg | 49% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 33.67g | 45% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 4.32mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.43mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.645mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 110mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 323mg | 18% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 6.89mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 52.1µg | 15% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 168kcal | 15% |
| Folate | 60µg | 10µg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.285mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 129mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 324mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 34mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.036mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 0.613g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 1.094mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 1.859mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 1.981mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Emu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 587mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Emu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.