Foie gras vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Foie gras and Pork belly?
- Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B5, yet Pork belly is higher in Vitamin B1.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 357% more.
- Foie gras has 334 times more Vitamin A than Pork belly. While Foie gras has 1001µg of Vitamin A, Pork belly has only 3µg.
- The amount of Sodium in Pork belly is lower.
We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Pork, fresh, belly, raw types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +225% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +957.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +669.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +368.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1019% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
Protein:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +235.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.9% |
~equal in
Water
~36.74g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.84 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -25.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +572.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~24.7g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 462kcal | 518kcal |
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| Protein | 11.4g | 9.34g |
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| Fats | 43.84g | 53.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.67g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 4.67g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 150mg | 72mg |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 4mg |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 185mg |
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| Iron | 5.5mg | 0.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.052mg |
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| Zinc | 0.92mg | 1.02mg |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 108mg |
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| Sodium | 697mg | 32mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3333IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.39mg |
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| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.006mg |
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| Selenium | 44µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.396mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.242mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 4.647mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.256mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0.84µg |
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| Folate | 60µg | 1µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.45g | 19.33g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 25.61g | 24.7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 5.65g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.507mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.606mg |
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| Leucine | 1.029mg |
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| Lysine | 0.863mg |
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| Methionine | 0.27mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg |
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| Valine | 0.719mg |
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| Histidine | 0.303mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
127%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 665mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Foie gras is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.