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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, 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.
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 14% 4.5% 28% 59% 119% 80% 82% 227% 128% 171%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more IronIron +252.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +715%
~equal in Phosphorus ~191mg

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%
Salami
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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 0% 0% 4.4% 30% 92% 82% 113% 72% 106% 190% 8% 2.3% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +518.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +317%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +665%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.201mg

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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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 FatsFats +69.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +94.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.7%
Contains more WaterWater +22%
Contains more OtherOther +52.8%

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
Salami
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41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.529 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +130.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 462kcal 336kcal Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 21.85g Salami
Fats 43.84g 25.9g Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Net carbs 4.67g 2.4g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 2.4g Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 89mg Salami
Vitamin D 41IU Salami
Magnesium 13mg 19mg Salami
Calcium 70mg 15mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 316mg Salami
Iron 5.5mg 1.56mg Foie gras
Sugar 0.96g Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.357mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 2.93mg Salami
Phosphorus 200mg 191mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 1740mg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.22mg Salami
Vitamin D 1µg Salami
Manganese 0.12mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 44µg 31.3µg 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
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 1.52µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 3.2µg Salami
Folate 60µg 3µg Foie gras
Trans Fat 0.586g Foie gras
Choline 93.5mg Salami
Saturated Fat 14.45g 9.316g Salami
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 11.127g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 2.529g 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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Salami
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
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.