Foie gras vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between foie gras and shark raw?
- Foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, vitamin B2, and folate, yet shark raw is higher in vitamin B6.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 330% more.
- Foie gras has 20 times more folate than shark raw. While foie gras has 60µg of folate, shark raw has only 3µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in shark raw is lower.
We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +105.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +554.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1112.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +700% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +276.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1330% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +109.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +382.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +530.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +566.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +872.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +228% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +98.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1316.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 1.49µg | 330% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 70µg | 103% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 4.51g | 61% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 0.925g | 61% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 1.808g | 60% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 0.84mg | 58% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.033mg | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 51mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 79mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.4mg | 26% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 20.98g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.062mg | 18% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 130kcal | 17% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 36.5µg | 14% |
| Folate | 60µg | 3µg | 14% |
| Choline | 65mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.695mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 49mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.015mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 0.43mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 34mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 2.938mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 1.195g | 2% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 160mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 210mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 1.705mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 1.926mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 1.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.618mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.316g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.527g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.109g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 618mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.525g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.