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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, selenium, and copper, while horse meat has more zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need for 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.
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 18% 2.4% 33% 189% 57% 104% 106% 7.2% 2.9% 74%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +775%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +225.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +315.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
~equal in Iron ~5.03mg

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 25% 28% 91% 0% 76% 395% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +197.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +450%
~equal in Vitamin C ~2mg
~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
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 FatsFats +624.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +146.8%
Contains more WaterWater +72.7%

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.85 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1108%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.85g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 3.16µg 260%
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg 111%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 2.12g 59%
Fats 43.84g 6.05g 58%
Saturated fat 14.45g 1.9g 57%
Selenium 44µg 13.5µg 55%
Protein 11.4g 28.14g 33%
Sodium 697mg 55mg 28%
Cholesterol 150mg 68mg 27%
Zinc 0.92mg 3.82mg 26%
Copper 0.4mg 0.171mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.33mg 21%
Folate 60µg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 4.84mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.12mg 14%
Calories 462kcal 175kcal 14%
Phosphorus 200mg 247mg 7%
Potassium 138mg 379mg 7%
Iron 5.5mg 5.03mg 6%
Calcium 70mg 8mg 6%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.022mg 4%
Magnesium 13mg 25mg 3%
Carbs 4.67g 0g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2mg 0%
Net carbs 4.67g 0g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.85g 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.349mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 1.262mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.334mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 2.232mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 2.398mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.623mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.157mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 1.458mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 1.081mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Horse meat
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
137%
Foie gras
48%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 642mg)
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.