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Foie gras vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Foie gras and Horse meat

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Copper, while Horse meat has more Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 260% more than Horse meat.
  • The amount of Sodium in Horse meat is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Game meat, horse, 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.
Contains more Calcium +775%
Contains more Copper +133.9%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Contains more Selenium +225.9%
Contains more Magnesium +92.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains more Potassium +174.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +315.2%
Equal in Iron - 5.03
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 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +775%
Contains more Copper +133.9%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Contains more Selenium +225.9%
Contains more Magnesium +92.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains more Potassium +174.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +315.2%
Equal in Iron - 5.03

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2
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% 0% 0% 7% 25% 28% 91% 0% 77% 0% 396% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +624.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Protein +146.8%
Contains more Water +72.7%
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
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Fats +624.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Protein +146.8%
Contains more Water +72.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1108%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.85
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1108%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.85

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Horse meat Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 28.14g Horse meat
Fats 43.84g 6.05g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 175kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 8mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 5.03mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 25mg Horse meat
Phosphorus 200mg 247mg Horse meat
Potassium 138mg 379mg Horse meat
Sodium 697mg 55mg Horse meat
Zinc 0.92mg 3.82mg Horse meat
Copper 0.4mg 0.171mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.022mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 13.5µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 2mg
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.1mg Horse meat
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 4.84mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.33mg Horse meat
Folate 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 3.16µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.349mg Horse meat
Threonine 0.507mg 1.262mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.334mg Horse meat
Leucine 1.029mg 2.232mg Horse meat
Lysine 0.863mg 2.398mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.27mg 0.623mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.157mg Horse meat
Valine 0.719mg 1.458mg Horse meat
Histidine 0.303mg 1.081mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 150mg 68mg Horse meat
Saturated Fat 14.45g 1.9g Horse meat
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 2.12g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.85g Horse meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Horse meat
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
52%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 642mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.55g)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/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.