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

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Important differences between foie gras and pork loin

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, and selenium; however, pork loin is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B6.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 370% more.
  • Foie gras contains 501 times more vitamin A than pork loin. Foie gras contains 1001µg of vitamin A, while pork loin contains 2µg.
  • Pork loin contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more IronIron +596.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +614.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +990.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~197mg

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 2% 0.67% 4.2% 7.5% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49950%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1673.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +923.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +686.7%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more FatsFats +248.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +301.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.2%
Contains more WaterWater +80.7%

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
39% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +356.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.5%

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 loin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Pork loin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.53µg 370%
Vitamin A 1001µg 2µg 111%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.901mg 68%
Iron 5.5mg 0.79mg 59%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 5.61g 50%
Fats 43.84g 12.58g 48%
Saturated fat 14.45g 4.36g 46%
Copper 0.4mg 0.056mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.472mg 32%
Cholesterol 150mg 63mg 29%
Sodium 697mg 50mg 28%
Selenium 44µg 33.2µg 20%
Protein 11.4g 19.74g 17%
Folate 60µg 1µg 15%
Choline 69.7mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 4.58mg 13%
Calories 462kcal 198kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.723mg 10%
Zinc 0.92mg 1.74mg 7%
Potassium 138mg 356mg 6%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.011mg 5%
Calcium 70mg 18mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.248mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.34g 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.6mg 2%
Magnesium 13mg 21mg 2%
Carbs 4.67g 0g 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 0g N/A
Phosphorus 200mg 197mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.244mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.891mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.91mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.514mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.785mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 1.064mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.77mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Pork loin
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
49%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 647mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.09g)
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 richer in minerals?
Foie gras
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.

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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.