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Foie gras vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between foie gras and lamb

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, and copper; however, lamb has more zinc and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 285% higher.
  • Lamb is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +311.8%
Contains more IronIron +192.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +236.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +384.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~188mg

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%
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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% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +268.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.7%

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
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +109.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +272%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.1%
Contains more WaterWater +45%

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
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +190.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.8%

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 Lamb
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 Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 2.55µg 285%
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg 111%
Iron 5.5mg 1.88mg 45%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 8.82g 42%
Fats 43.84g 20.94g 35%
Selenium 44µg 26.4µg 32%
Zinc 0.92mg 4.46mg 32%
Copper 0.4mg 0.119mg 31%
Sodium 697mg 72mg 27%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 6.66mg 26%
Saturated fat 14.45g 8.83g 26%
Protein 11.4g 24.52g 26%
Cholesterol 150mg 97mg 18%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.66mg 11%
Folate 60µg 18µg 11%
Calories 462kcal 294kcal 8%
Calcium 70mg 17mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.13mg 5%
Potassium 138mg 310mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.25mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.022mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.51g 4%
Magnesium 13mg 23mg 2%
Carbs 4.67g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Phosphorus 200mg 188mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 625mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.62g)
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 - $2.3)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.