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Foie gras vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Foie gras and Caviar

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin A RAE, and Copper, however, Caviar has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Caviar is 442% higher.
  • Caviar has 4 times less Vitamin A RAE than Foie gras. Foie gras has 1001µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Caviar has 271µg.
  • Caviar is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular.

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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 less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Copper +263.6%
Contains more Manganese +140%
Contains more Calcium +292.9%
Contains more Iron +116%
Contains more Magnesium +2207.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +78%
Contains more Potassium +31.2%
Contains more Selenium +48.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.95
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Copper +263.6%
Contains more Manganese +140%
Contains more Calcium +292.9%
Contains more Iron +116%
Contains more Magnesium +2207.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +78%
Contains more Potassium +31.2%
Contains more Selenium +48.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.95

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.
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Caviar
Contains more Vitamin A +268.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1991.7%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 38% 87% 0% 48% 144% 3% 210% 74% 38% 2500% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +268.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1991.7%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +144.9%
Contains more Carbs +16.8%
Contains more Protein +115.8%
Contains more Water +28.2%
Contains more Other +96.7%
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
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Contains more Fats +144.9%
Contains more Carbs +16.8%
Contains more Protein +115.8%
Contains more Water +28.2%
Contains more Other +96.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +453%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +781.5%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +453%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +781.5%

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 Caviar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Caviar Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 4g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 24.6g Caviar
Fats 43.84g 17.9g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 4g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 264kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 275mg Caviar
Iron 5.5mg 11.88mg Caviar
Magnesium 13mg 300mg Caviar
Phosphorus 200mg 356mg Caviar
Potassium 138mg 181mg Caviar
Sodium 697mg 1500mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 0.95mg Caviar
Copper 0.4mg 0.11mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.05mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 65.5µg Caviar
Vitamin A 3333IU 905IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 271µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 117IU Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg Caviar
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.19mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.62mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 3.5mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.32mg Caviar
Folate 60µg 50µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 20µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg Caviar
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.323mg Caviar
Threonine 0.507mg 1.263mg Caviar
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.035mg Caviar
Leucine 1.029mg 2.133mg Caviar
Lysine 0.863mg 1.834mg Caviar
Methionine 0.27mg 0.646mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.071mg Caviar
Valine 0.719mg 1.263mg Caviar
Histidine 0.303mg 0.649mg Caviar
Cholesterol 150mg 588mg Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 4.06g Caviar
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.229g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 4.631g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 7.405g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Caviar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
138%
Foie gras
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 803mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 438mg)
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 - $100)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.