Foie gras vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between foie gras and pork hock
- The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5 in foie gras is higher than in pork hock.
- Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 370% more than pork hock.
- Pork hock has 44 times less vitamin A than foie gras. Foie gras has 1001µg of vitamin A, while pork hock has 23µg.
- Pork hock contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Pork, pickled pork hocks.
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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 | +116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +268.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +193.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +382.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +387.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +233.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +445.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +67.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +158.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4252.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +339.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +248.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1743.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +315.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +83.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +398.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0.51µg | 370% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 23µg | 109% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 1.14mg | 55% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 10.54g | 51% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 5.134g | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 3.231g | 51% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.082mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 26.3µg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 89mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 60mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.068mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.344mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 1050mg | 15% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 19.11g | 15% |
| Folate | 60µg | 1µg | 15% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 171kcal | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 2.38mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 1.1mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 19mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.022mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 1.198g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.113g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.516mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 0.841mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.554mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.219g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
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 richer in vitamins?
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)