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

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Differences between Foie gras and Turkey sausage

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B2, while Turkey sausage has more Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 359% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey sausage is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild.

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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% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.8%
Contains more IronIron +414%
Contains more CopperCopper +260.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +223.9%
~equal in Sodium ~639mg

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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1089.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +246.7%

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
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more FatsFats +142.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +199.4%
Contains more OtherOther +68.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.3%
Contains more WaterWater +70.4%

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
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +396.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +454.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 462kcal 235kcal Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 15.42g Turkey sausage
Fats 43.84g 18.09g Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0.5mg Foie gras
Net carbs 4.67g 1.56g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 1.56g Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 160mg Foie gras
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 13mg 16mg Turkey sausage
Calcium 70mg 32mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 229mg Turkey sausage
Iron 5.5mg 1.07mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.111mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 200mg 155mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 639mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.054mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.165mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 3.692mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.208mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.79µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 60µg 4µg Foie gras
Choline 33.9mg Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 14.45g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 5.158g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.507mg 0.686mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.029mg 1.229mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 0.863mg 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.27mg 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.612mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.719mg 0.819mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.303mg 0.481mg Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Turkey sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.611g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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 sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.