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Foie gras vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Foie gras and Salmon raw different?

  • Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, and Selenium, while Salmon raw is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 259% more than Salmon raw.
  • Foie gras contains 83 times more Vitamin A RAE than Salmon raw. Foie gras contains 1001µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Salmon raw contains 12µg.
  • Salmon raw is lower in Sodium.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw types were 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.
Foie gras
Foie gras
6
:
3
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +587.5%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Manganese +650%
Contains more Selenium +20.5%
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Potassium +255.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Foie gras
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Salmon raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +587.5%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Manganese +650%
Contains more Selenium +20.5%
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Potassium +255.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200

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.
Foie gras
Foie gras
4
:
5
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Vitamin A +8232.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1263.3%
Foie gras
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%
Salmon raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +8232.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1263.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
2
:
3
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Fats +591.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +74%
Contains more Water +84.9%
Contains more Other +74.4%
Foie gras
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
Salmon raw
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more Fats +591.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +74%
Contains more Water +84.9%
Contains more Other +74.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
1
:
2
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1117.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.3%
Foie gras
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Salmon raw
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1117.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.3%

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 Salmon raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Salmon raw Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 19.84g Salmon raw
Fats 43.84g 6.34g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 142kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 12mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 0.8mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 29mg Salmon raw
Phosphorus 200mg 200mg
Potassium 138mg 490mg Salmon raw
Sodium 697mg 44mg Salmon raw
Zinc 0.92mg 0.64mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.25mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.016mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 36.5µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 40IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 12µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.226mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.38mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 7.86mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.664mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.818mg Salmon raw
Folate 60µg 25µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 3.18µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.222mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.507mg 0.87mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.914mg Salmon raw
Leucine 1.029mg 1.613mg Salmon raw
Lysine 0.863mg 1.822mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.27mg 0.587mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.775mg Salmon raw
Valine 0.719mg 1.022mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.303mg 0.584mg Salmon raw
Cholesterol 150mg 55mg Salmon raw
Saturated Fat 14.45g 0.981g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.115g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.321g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.287g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 2.103g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 2.539g Salmon raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Salmon raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
83%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.469g)
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 - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.