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Foie gras vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between foie gras and pork spare ribs

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, and copper; however, pork spare ribs are richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B1.
  • Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 376% more than pork spare ribs.
  • Pork spare ribs contain less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Pork, fresh, spareribs, 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 11% 4.5% 21% 34% 27% 68% 60% 11% 1.3% 120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more IronIron +504.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +171.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.4%

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.
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% 0% 7.4% 35% 80% 58% 87% 38% 132% 48% 0% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2373.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +856.7%
~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
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more FatsFats +87.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +121%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.7%
Contains more WaterWater +61.3%

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
38% 43% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.953 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +199.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +370.6%

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 spare ribs
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 spare ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.38µg 376%
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg 111%
Iron 5.5mg 0.91mg 57%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 8.542g 43%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.574mg 40%
Selenium 44µg 22µg 40%
Copper 0.4mg 0.08mg 36%
Saturated fat 14.45g 7.529g 31%
Fats 43.84g 23.4g 31%
Sodium 697mg 81mg 27%
Cholesterol 150mg 80mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 3.953g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.319mg 19%
Folate 60µg 0µg 15%
Zinc 0.92mg 2.5mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 4.662mg 13%
Vitamin D 2.3µg 12%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.625mg 12%
Choline 59.7mg 11%
Vitamin D 91IU 11%
Calories 462kcal 277kcal 9%
Phosphorus 200mg 141mg 8%
Protein 11.4g 15.47g 8%
Calcium 70mg 15mg 6%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.01mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.251mg 4%
Potassium 138mg 242mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 2%
Carbs 4.67g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 13mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.222g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.163mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.695mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.761mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.318mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 1.435mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.426mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.65mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.809mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.668mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Pork spare ribs
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
40%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 616mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.921g)
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 spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/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.