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Foie gras vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Foie gras and Turkey leg

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Selenium, and Copper, however, Turkey leg is higher in Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Foie gras covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 375% more than Turkey leg.
  • Turkey leg contains 1001 times less Vitamin A than Foie gras. Foie gras contains 1001µg of Vitamin A, while Turkey leg contains 1µg.
  • Turkey leg has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw.

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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 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +311.8%
Contains more IronIron +219.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +235.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%

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%
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% 0.18% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +111000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2310.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +466.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.09mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more FatsFats +552.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +190.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.4%
Contains more WaterWater +96.2%

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
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1143.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.9%

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 Turkey leg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Turkey leg Opinion
Calories 462kcal 144kcal Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 19.54g Turkey leg
Fats 43.84g 6.72g Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 71mg Turkey leg
Magnesium 13mg 21mg Turkey leg
Calcium 70mg 17mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 273mg Turkey leg
Iron 5.5mg 1.72mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.142mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 3.09mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 200mg 177mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 74mg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 3333IU 3IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 1001µg 1µg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.022mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 26.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.077mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.211mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 2.947mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.09mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.34mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.39µg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 10µg Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 2.06g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 2.06g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.83g Turkey leg
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.219mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.507mg 0.861mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.998mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.029mg 1.537mg Turkey leg
Lysine 0.863mg 1.809mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.27mg 0.557mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.769mg Turkey leg
Valine 0.719mg 1.028mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.303mg 0.598mg Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Turkey leg
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
25%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.