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Foie gras vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Foie gras and Salami

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Selenium, while Salami has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 328% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Salami is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Salami, cooked, beef and pork.

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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 Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +252.6%
Contains less Sodium -59.9%
Contains more Copper +12%
Contains more Selenium +40.6%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +129%
Contains more Zinc +218.5%
Contains more Manganese +715%
Equal in Phosphorus - 191
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +252.6%
Contains less Sodium -59.9%
Contains more Copper +12%
Contains more Selenium +40.6%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +129%
Contains more Zinc +218.5%
Contains more Manganese +715%
Equal in Phosphorus - 191

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.
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Salami
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +518.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +665%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.201
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +518.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +665%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.201

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +69.3%
Contains more Carbs +94.6%
Contains more Protein +91.7%
Contains more Water +22%
Contains more Other +52.8%
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
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more Fats +69.3%
Contains more Carbs +94.6%
Contains more Protein +91.7%
Contains more Water +22%
Contains more Other +52.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201.1%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201.1%

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 Salami
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Salami Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 2.4g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 21.85g Salami
Fats 43.84g 25.9g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 2.4g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 336kcal Foie gras
Sugar 0.96g Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 15mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 1.56mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 19mg Salami
Phosphorus 200mg 191mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 316mg Salami
Sodium 697mg 1740mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 2.93mg Salami
Copper 0.4mg 0.357mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 44µg 31.3µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.22mg Salami
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 6.053mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.459mg Salami
Folate 60µg 3µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 1.52µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.114mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.521mg Salami
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.675mg Salami
Leucine 1.029mg 0.929mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg 1.107mg Salami
Methionine 0.27mg 0.301mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.481mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg 0.668mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg 0.359mg Salami
Cholesterol 150mg 89mg Salami
Trans Fat 0.586g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 9.316g Salami
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 11.127g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 2.529g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Salami
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
138%
Foie gras
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salami
Salami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.134g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 1043mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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.

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.