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Foie gras vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Foie gras and Game?

  • Foie gras is higher in Selenium, Copper, Iron, and Folate, yet Game is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 67% more.
  • Foie gras has 13 times more Sodium than Game. While Foie gras has 697mg of Sodium, Game has only 54mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Game is lower.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted types 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 1.2% 33% 158% 71% 46% 90% 7% 2.9% 70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1650%
Contains more IronIron +31%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +241.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~210mg

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%
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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% 0% 0% 65% 168% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
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29% 3% 66% 2%
Protein: 29.45 g
Fats: 2.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.9 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +1541.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +54%
Contains more ProteinProtein +158.3%
Contains more WaterWater +77.9%

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
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44% 29% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.58 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3965.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Game Opinion
Calories 462kcal 150kcal Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 29.45g Game
Fats 43.84g 2.67g Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 126mg Game
Magnesium 13mg 28mg Game
Calcium 70mg 4mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 372mg Game
Iron 5.5mg 4.2mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.213mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 1.68mg Game
Phosphorus 200mg 210mg Game
Sodium 697mg 54mg Game
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 1001µg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.022mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 12.9µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.26mg Game
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.73mg Game
Vitamin B3 2.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 9µg Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 0.97g Game
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 0.63g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.58g Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 1.362mg Game
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.126mg Game
Leucine 1.029mg 2.489mg Game
Lysine 0.863mg 2.462mg Game
Methionine 0.27mg 0.838mg Game
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.166mg Game
Valine 0.719mg 1.31mg Game
Histidine 0.303mg 1.401mg Game

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Game
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
18%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
50%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Game
Game is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 643mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173844/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.