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Foie gras vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are foie gras and roe different?

  • Foie gras is higher in vitamin A, iron, and copper; however, roe is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for roe is 110% higher.
  • Foie gras contains 11 times more vitamin A than roe. While foie gras contains 3333IU of vitamin A, roe contains only 303IU.
  • Roe has less saturated fat.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more IronIron +614.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +212.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +823.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.5%

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%
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +720%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +217.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.154mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +432.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143.2%
Contains more OtherOther +17.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +151.1%
Contains more WaterWater +58.3%

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
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1102.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +305.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Roe DV% diff.
Cholesterol 150mg 479mg 110%
Vitamin A 1001µg 91µg 101%
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 11.54µg 89%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 2.129g 59%
Iron 5.5mg 0.77mg 59%
Saturated fat 14.45g 1.866g 57%
Fats 43.84g 8.23g 55%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.949mg 50%
Phosphorus 200mg 515mg 45%
Protein 11.4g 28.62g 34%
Copper 0.4mg 0.128mg 30%
Sodium 697mg 117mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 3.404g 17%
Vitamin C 2mg 16.4mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.277mg 16%
Selenium 44µg 51.7µg 14%
Calories 462kcal 204kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.185mg 10%
Folate 60µg 92µg 8%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.013mg 5%
Potassium 138mg 283mg 4%
Calcium 70mg 28mg 4%
Magnesium 13mg 26mg 3%
Zinc 0.92mg 1.28mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 2.192mg 2%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.154mg 1%
Carbs 4.67g 1.92g 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 1.92g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.401mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 580mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.584g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.