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Foie gras vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between foie gras and pork bacon

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, and copper; however, pork bacon is richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 343% more.
  • Foie gras contains 91 times more vitamin A than pork bacon. Foie gras contains 1001µg of vitamin A, while pork bacon contains 11µg.
  • Foie gras contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked.

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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 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more IronIron +269.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +119.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +290.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +265.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +153%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.1%

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% 3.7% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +710.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +323.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +415%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +245.9%
Contains more WaterWater +195.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +213.4%
Contains more OtherOther +133.8%
~equal in Fats ~43.27g

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
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +478.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~14.187g

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 Pork bacon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pork bacon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 1.16µg 343%
Vitamin A 1001µg 11µg 110%
Sodium 697mg 2193mg 65%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 10.623mg 51%
Iron 5.5mg 1.49mg 50%
Protein 11.4g 35.73g 49%
Phosphorus 200mg 506mg 44%
Selenium 44µg 59µg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 4.859g 27%
Copper 0.4mg 0.182mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.348mg 22%
Zinc 0.92mg 3.36mg 22%
Choline 119.3mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.309mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 19.065g 16%
Folate 60µg 2µg 15%
Cholesterol 150mg 107mg 14%
Potassium 138mg 539mg 12%
Calcium 70mg 10mg 6%
Calories 462kcal 548kcal 4%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.251mg 4%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.022mg 4%
Magnesium 13mg 30mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.033mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Carbs 4.67g 1.35g 1%
Saturated fat 14.45g 14.187g 1%
Fats 43.84g 43.27g 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 1.35g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.299mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 1.399mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.676mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 2.782mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 2.964mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.795mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.417mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 1.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 1.343mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g N/A

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Foie gras Pork bacon
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
54%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.263g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 1496mg)
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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.