Foie gras vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between foie gras and ham?
- Foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, and copper, yet ham is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B6.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 365% higher.
- Ham contains less saturated fat.
We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types in this comparison.
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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 more CalciumCalcium | +775% |
| Contains more IronIron | +271.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +406.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +213% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +197.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1346.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +756.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +566.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +692.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +211.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +82.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +877.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0.65µg | 365% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 0µg | 111% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 5.53g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 2.62g | 57% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 1.81g | 57% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.754mg | 56% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 1.48mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 19.5µg | 45% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.079mg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 53mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.4mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 1203mg | 22% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 20.93g | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 2.88mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.403mg | 16% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 145kcal | 16% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 15% | |
| Folate | 60µg | 3µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 4.023mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.202mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 138mg | 287mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.054mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 0.54g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 196mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 1.661mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 1.775mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
137%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.64g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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