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Foie gras vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are foie gras and sockeye salmon different?

  • Foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, and selenium, while sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 205% more than sockeye salmon.
  • Foie gras contains 17 times more vitamin A than sockeye salmon. Foie gras contains 3333IU of vitamin A, while sockeye salmon contains 193IU.
  • Sockeye salmon is lower in saturated fat.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +536.4%
Contains more IronIron +957.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +426.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +823.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +176.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +215.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.8%

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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1625.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +110.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1278.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.274mg

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
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +687.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +391.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.3%
Contains more WaterWater +81.8%

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1273.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58%

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 Sockeye salmon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 4.47µg 205%
Vitamin A 1001µg 58µg 105%
Vitamin D 670IU 84%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 84%
Iron 5.5mg 0.52mg 62%
Saturated fat 14.45g 0.969g 61%
Fats 43.84g 5.57g 59%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 1.864g 59%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.827mg 59%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 10.123mg 48%
Copper 0.4mg 0.076mg 36%
Cholesterol 150mg 61mg 30%
Protein 11.4g 26.48g 30%
Sodium 697mg 92mg 26%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Selenium 44µg 35.5µg 15%
Calories 462kcal 156kcal 15%
Phosphorus 200mg 305mg 15%
Folate 60µg 7µg 13%
Potassium 138mg 436mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.157mg 6%
Calcium 70mg 11mg 6%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.013mg 5%
Magnesium 13mg 36mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.246mg 4%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.55mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.327g 3%
Carbs 4.67g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.274mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Sockeye salmon
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 605mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.481g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 - $13)
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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.