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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% 200% 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% 0.42% 4.2% 15% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +47514.3%
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 Opinion
Calories 462kcal 198kcal Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 19.74g Pork loin
Fats 43.84g 12.58g Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0.6mg Foie gras
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 63mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Magnesium 13mg 21mg Pork loin
Calcium 70mg 18mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 356mg Pork loin
Iron 5.5mg 0.79mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.056mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 1.74mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 200mg 197mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 50mg Pork loin
Vitamin A 3333IU 7IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 1001µg 2µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Manganese 0.12mg 0.011mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 33.2µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.248mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 4.58mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.723mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.53µg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 1µg Foie gras
Choline 69.7mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 14.45g 4.36g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 5.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.34g Pork loin
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.507mg 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.029mg 1.572mg Pork loin
Lysine 0.863mg 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.27mg 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.785mg Pork loin
Valine 0.719mg 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.303mg 0.77mg Pork loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
127%
Foie gras
50%
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.