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Foie gras vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Foie gras and Ostrich different?

  • Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Copper, while Ostrich is higher in Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 131% more than Ostrich.
  • Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +97.1%
Contains more Copper +163.2%
Contains more Manganese +531.6%
Contains more Selenium +17.3%
Contains more Magnesium +92.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.5%
Contains more Potassium +162.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +427.2%
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 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +97.1%
Contains more Copper +163.2%
Contains more Manganese +531.6%
Contains more Selenium +17.3%
Contains more Magnesium +92.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.5%
Contains more Potassium +162.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +427.2%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +808.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.292
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.318
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% 5% 0% 0% 59% 68% 134% 80% 126% 12% 782% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +808.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.292
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.318

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1605.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +609.3%
Contains more Protein +149.9%
Contains more Water +85%
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% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Fats +1605.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +609.3%
Contains more Protein +149.9%
Contains more Water +85%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2540.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2540.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%

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 Ostrich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Ostrich Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 28.49g Ostrich
Fats 43.84g 2.57g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 145kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 6mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 2.79mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 25mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 200mg 251mg Ostrich
Potassium 138mg 362mg Ostrich
Sodium 697mg 80mg Ostrich
Zinc 0.92mg 4.85mg Ostrich
Copper 0.4mg 0.152mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.019mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 37.5µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.23mg Ostrich
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.232mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.292mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 7.143mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.545mg Ostrich
Folate 60µg 15µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 6.25µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.254mg Ostrich
Threonine 0.507mg 1.25mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.354mg Ostrich
Leucine 1.029mg 2.315mg Ostrich
Lysine 0.863mg 2.516mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.27mg 0.796mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.176mg Ostrich
Valine 0.719mg 1.407mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.303mg 0.716mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 150mg 85mg Ostrich
Saturated Fat 14.45g 1g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 0.97g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.44g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Ostrich
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
105%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 617mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.45g)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.