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Foie gras vs. Goat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Foie gras and Goat

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, and Folate, while Goat has more Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 342% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Goat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted.

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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.
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Goat
Contains more Calcium +311.8%
Contains more Iron +47.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Copper +32%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +272.9%
Contains more Potassium +193.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Zinc +472.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 201
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 6% 140% 0% 87% 36% 12% 144% 101% 6% 65%
Contains more Calcium +311.8%
Contains more Iron +47.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Copper +32%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +272.9%
Contains more Potassium +193.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Zinc +472.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 201

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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Goat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +689.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09
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 0% 7% 0% 0% 23% 141% 75% 0% 0% 4% 149% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +689.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Goat
Contains more Fats +1346.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +83.7%
Contains more Protein +137.7%
Contains more Water +84.2%
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
27% 3% 68%
Protein: 27.1 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.21 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Fats +1346.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +83.7%
Contains more Protein +137.7%
Contains more Water +84.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Goat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1783.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.23 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1783.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Goat Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 27.1g Goat
Fats 43.84g 3.03g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 143kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 17mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 3.73mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 0mg Foie gras
Phosphorus 200mg 201mg Goat
Potassium 138mg 405mg Goat
Sodium 697mg 86mg Goat
Zinc 0.92mg 5.27mg Goat
Copper 0.4mg 0.303mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.042mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 11.8µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.34mg Goat
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.09mg Goat
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.61mg Goat
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 3.95mg Goat
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0mg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 5µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 1.19µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 1.2µg Goat
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.403mg Goat
Threonine 0.507mg 1.29mg Goat
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.371mg Goat
Leucine 1.029mg 2.258mg Goat
Lysine 0.863mg 2.016mg Goat
Methionine 0.27mg 0.726mg Goat
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.941mg Goat
Valine 0.719mg 1.452mg Goat
Histidine 0.303mg 0.565mg Goat
Cholesterol 150mg 75mg Goat
Saturated Fat 14.45g 0.93g Goat
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 1.36g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.23g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Goat
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
33%
Goat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
59%
Goat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat
Goat contains less Sodium (difference - 611mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.52g)
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 cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175304/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.