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

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Significant differences between foie gras and halibut raw

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, halibut raw is richer in vitamin B6.
  • Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 350% more than halibut raw.
  • Halibut raw has 71 times less vitamin A than foie gras. Foie gras has 3333IU of vitamin A, while halibut raw has 47IU.
  • Halibut raw contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 0.9% 24% 25% 10% 11% 70% 10% 1.6% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2233.3%
Contains more IronIron +733.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +130%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%

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% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
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% 4.7% 15% 411% 15% 18% 28% 15% 97% 125% 0.25% 0.75% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +273.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +840%
Contains more FolateFolate +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +600%

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
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +216.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +100.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.1%
Contains more WaterWater +89.7%

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
20% 69% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.367 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +205.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.7%

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 Halibut raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Halibut raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 1µg 350%
Vitamin D 1097IU 137%
Vitamin D 27.4µg 137%
Vitamin A 1001µg 14µg 110%
Iron 5.5mg 0.66mg 61%
Saturated fat 14.45g 2.419g 55%
Fats 43.84g 13.84g 46%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 8.378g 43%
Copper 0.4mg 0.03mg 41%
Cholesterol 150mg 46mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.42mg 28%
Sodium 697mg 80mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.25mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.08mg 17%
Folate 60µg 1µg 15%
Selenium 44µg 36.5µg 14%
Calories 462kcal 186kcal 14%
Choline 61.8mg 11%
Calcium 70mg 3mg 7%
Protein 11.4g 14.37g 6%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.5mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 5%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.012mg 5%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.4mg 5%
Phosphorus 200mg 164mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.367g 4%
Potassium 138mg 268mg 4%
Magnesium 13mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Carbs 4.67g 0g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.06mg 2%
Net carbs 4.67g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.63mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.662mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 1.32mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.425mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.561mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.74mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.423mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.526g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.393g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Halibut raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
137%
Foie gras
59%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
37%
Halibut raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 617mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.031g)
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 - $5)
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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.