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

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Differences between Foie gras and Turkey neck

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Copper, and Selenium, while Turkey neck has more Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 318% higher.
  • Turkey neck contains 77 times less Vitamin A than Foie gras. Foie gras contains 1001µg of Vitamin A, while Turkey neck contains 13µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey neck is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, 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 11% 7.2% 12% 38% 47% 92% 69% 30% 7.3% 156%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +191.7%
Contains more IronIron +444.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +268.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.6%
~equal in Potassium ~133mg

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% 2.6% 2.4% 9% 13% 49% 92% 48% 84% 220% 0% 3.8% 29%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7651.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +434.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +506.7%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more FatsFats +625.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +99.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.8%
Contains more WaterWater +105%

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
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1304.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Turkey neck Opinion
Calories 462kcal 125kcal Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 16.51g Turkey neck
Fats 43.84g 6.04g Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 115mg Turkey neck
Vitamin D 13IU Turkey neck
Magnesium 13mg 15mg Turkey neck
Calcium 70mg 24mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 133mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 1.01mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.142mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 3.39mg Turkey neck
Phosphorus 200mg 160mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 233mg Turkey neck
Vitamin A 3333IU 43IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 1001µg 13µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.12mg Turkey neck
Vitamin D 0.3µg Turkey neck
Manganese 0.12mg 0.056mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 28.6µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.051mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.211mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 4.924mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.801mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.364mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 1.76µg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 5µg Foie gras
Choline 54mg Turkey neck
Saturated Fat 14.45g 1.647g Turkey neck
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 1.824g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.478g Turkey neck
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.176mg Turkey neck
Threonine 0.507mg 0.6mg Turkey neck
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.473mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg 1.144mg Turkey neck
Lysine 0.863mg 1.363mg Turkey neck
Methionine 0.27mg 0.432mg Turkey neck
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.532mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg 0.528mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg 0.448mg Turkey neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey neck

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Turkey neck
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
43%
Turkey neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
47%
Turkey neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.803g)
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 richer in minerals?
Foie gras
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.

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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.