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Foie gras vs. Lobster Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are foie gras and lobster Raw different?

  • Foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, and folate; however, lobster Raw is richer in copper, selenium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 340% higher.
  • Foie gras contains 833 times more vitamin A than lobster Raw. While foie gras contains 3333IU of vitamin A, lobster Raw contains only 4IU.
  • Lobster Raw has less saturated fat.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 27% 25% 18% 9.8% 450% 96% 69% 55% 7.3% 347%
Contains more IronIron +2015.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +192.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +237.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +283.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.5%

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% 0.33% 17% 0% 5% 3.2% 30% 87% 24% 156% 0% 7.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2035.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +652%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more FatsFats +5745.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +71.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.9%
Contains more WaterWater +118.5%

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
26% 32% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.296 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11540.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +183.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

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 Lobster 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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Lobster Raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 1.25µg 340%
Vitamin A 1001µg 1µg 111%
Copper 0.4mg 1.349mg 105%
Fats 43.84g 0.75g 66%
Iron 5.5mg 0.26mg 66%
Saturated fat 14.45g 0.181g 65%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 0.22g 63%
Selenium 44µg 63.6µg 36%
Zinc 0.92mg 3.53mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.014mg 22%
Calories 462kcal 77kcal 19%
Choline 70.3mg 13%
Folate 60µg 10µg 13%
Sodium 697mg 423mg 12%
Protein 11.4g 16.52g 10%
Cholesterol 150mg 127mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.02mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.591mg 6%
Phosphorus 200mg 161mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Magnesium 13mg 38mg 6%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.449mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.296g 4%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.056mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.104mg 3%
Carbs 4.67g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 138mg 200mg 2%
Calcium 70mg 84mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Trans fat 0.011g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.215mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.654mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.723mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.197mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 1.24mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.413mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.68mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.741mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.413mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.102g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.068g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Lobster 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
28%
Lobster Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
110%
Lobster Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.269g)
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?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Lobster Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174208/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.