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Foie gras vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between foie gras and short ribs

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, iron, copper, and vitamin B5; however, short ribs are richer in zinc.
  • Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 282% more than short ribs.
  • Short ribs contain less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +483.3%
Contains more IronIron +138.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +304%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +823.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +430.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%

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% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +258.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.7%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.452mg

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
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +317.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.2%
~equal in Fats ~41.98g
~equal in Water ~35.72g

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 2.62µg 283%
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg 111%
Selenium 44µg 20.8µg 42%
Iron 5.5mg 2.31mg 40%
Zinc 0.92mg 4.88mg 36%
Copper 0.4mg 0.099mg 33%
Sodium 697mg 50mg 28%
Protein 11.4g 21.57g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.252mg 19%
Cholesterol 150mg 94mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 18.88g 17%
Saturated fat 14.45g 17.8g 15%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Folate 60µg 5µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.22mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.15mg 11%
Calcium 70mg 12mg 6%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.013mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.53g 5%
Phosphorus 200mg 162mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Potassium 138mg 224mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin D 27IU 3%
Fats 43.84g 41.98g 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Carbs 4.67g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Calories 462kcal 471kcal 0%
Net carbs 4.67g 0g N/A
Magnesium 13mg 15mg 0%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 2.452mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Short 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
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 647mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.