Foie gras vs Pork - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Foie gras and Pork
- Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Copper, however Pork has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 363% higher.
- Pork has 501 times less Vitamin A RAE than Foie gras. Foie gras has 1001µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pork has 2µg.
- Pork is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+268.4%
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Iron
+532.2%
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Copper
+447.9%
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Magnesium
+115.4%
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Phosphorus
+23%
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Potassium
+206.5%
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Sodium
-91.1%
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Zinc
+159.8%
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Calcium
+268.4%
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Iron
+532.2%
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Copper
+447.9%
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Magnesium
+115.4%
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Phosphorus
+23%
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Potassium
+206.5%
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-91.1%
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Zinc
+159.8%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+47514.3%
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Vitamin C
+233.3%
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Vitamin B5
+71.9%
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Folate
+1100%
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Vitamin B12
+1242.9%
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Vitamin B1
+896.6%
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Vitamin B3
+100.7%
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Vitamin B6
+673.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.321
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Vitamin A
+47514.3%
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Vitamin C
+233.3%
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Vitamin B5
+71.9%
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Folate
+1100%
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Vitamin B12
+1242.9%
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Vitamin B1
+896.6%
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Vitamin B3
+100.7%
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Vitamin B6
+673.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.321
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+214.9%
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Carbs
+∞%
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+242.7%
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Protein
+139.6%
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Water
+56.2%
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+214.9%
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+∞%
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+242.7%
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Protein
+139.6%
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Water
+56.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+313.7%
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Saturated Fat
-63.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+42.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+313.7%
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Saturated Fat
-63.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+42.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 4.67g | 0g |
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Protein | 11.4g | 27.32g |
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Fats | 43.84g | 13.92g |
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Carbs | 4.67g | 0g |
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Calories | 462kcal | 242kcal |
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Calcium | 70mg | 19mg |
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Iron | 5.5mg | 0.87mg |
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Magnesium | 13mg | 28mg |
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Phosphorus | 200mg | 246mg |
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Potassium | 138mg | 423mg |
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Sodium | 697mg | 62mg |
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Zinc | 0.92mg | 2.39mg |
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Copper | 0.4mg | 0.073mg |
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Vitamin A | 3333IU | 7IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 1001µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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Vitamin D | 53IU |
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Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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Vitamin C | 2mg | 0.6mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.877mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.321mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 5.037mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.698mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.464mg |
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Folate | 60µg | 5µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0.7µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.338mg |
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Threonine | 0.507mg | 1.234mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 1.26mg |
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Leucine | 1.029mg | 2.177mg |
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Lysine | 0.863mg | 2.446mg |
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Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.712mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 1.086mg |
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Valine | 0.719mg | 1.473mg |
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Histidine | 0.303mg | 1.067mg |
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Cholesterol | 150mg | 80mg |
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Saturated Fat | 14.45g | 5.23g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 25.61g | 6.19g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 1.2g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
138%

56%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%

37%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 635mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.22g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?

Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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