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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 RAE, Iron, Copper, and Selenium, while Sockeye salmon is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 205% more than Sockeye salmon.
  • Foie gras contains 17 times more Vitamin A RAE than Sockeye salmon. Foie gras contains 1001µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Sockeye salmon contains 58µg.
  • 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.
Foie gras
Foie gras
6
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4
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Calcium +536.4%
Contains more Iron +957.7%
Contains more Zinc +67.3%
Contains more Copper +426.3%
Contains more Manganese +823.1%
Contains more Selenium +23.9%
Contains more Magnesium +176.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.5%
Contains more Potassium +215.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Foie gras
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Sockeye salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +536.4%
Contains more Iron +957.7%
Contains more Zinc +67.3%
Contains more Copper +426.3%
Contains more Manganese +823.1%
Contains more Selenium +23.9%
Contains more Magnesium +176.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.5%
Contains more Potassium +215.9%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Foie gras
Foie gras
5
:
7
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +1626.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Folate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1278.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.274
Foie gras
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%
Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1626.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Folate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1278.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.274

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
3
:
2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Fats +687.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +391.9%
Contains more Protein +132.3%
Contains more Water +81.8%
Foie gras
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
Sockeye salmon
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Fats +687.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +391.9%
Contains more Protein +132.3%
Contains more Water +81.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
1
:
2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1273.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58%
Foie gras
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Sockeye salmon
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1273.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 43.84g 5.57g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 156kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 11mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 0.52mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 36mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 200mg 305mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 138mg 436mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 697mg 92mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 0.92mg 0.55mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.076mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.013mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 35.5µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 193IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 58µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.157mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.246mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 60µg 7µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 4.47µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 0.507mg 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 1.029mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 0.863mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.27mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 0.719mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.303mg 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 150mg 61mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 0.969g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 1.864g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.327g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Sockeye salmon
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
137%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 605mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
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.