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

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What are the differences between foie gras and turkey wing?

  • Foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, copper, and vitamin B2, yet turkey wing is higher in vitamin B6.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 375% more.
  • Foie gras has 334 times more vitamin A than turkey wing. While foie gras has 1001µg of vitamin A, turkey wing has only 3µg.
  • The amount of sodium in turkey wing is lower.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw types 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 15% 4.2% 21% 47% 26% 42% 71% 7.2% 2.2% 122%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +336.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +419.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +605.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%

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% 1% 0% 0% 13% 25% 83% 33% 95% 49% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2310.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +583.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more FatsFats +255.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +214.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.4%
Contains more WaterWater +79.5%

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
30% 45% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.28 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.86 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +415.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +240.5%

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 wing
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 wing DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.39µg 375%
Vitamin A 1001µg 3µg 111%
Iron 5.5mg 1.26mg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 4.97g 52%
Saturated fat 14.45g 3.28g 51%
Fats 43.84g 12.32g 48%
Selenium 44µg 22.4µg 39%
Copper 0.4mg 0.077mg 36%
Sodium 697mg 55mg 28%
Cholesterol 150mg 70mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.41mg 27%
Protein 11.4g 20.22g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.11mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 2.86g 13%
Folate 60µg 7µg 13%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.554mg 13%
Calories 462kcal 197kcal 13%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 4.425mg 12%
Zinc 0.92mg 1.54mg 6%
Calcium 70mg 14mg 6%
Phosphorus 200mg 165mg 5%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.017mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.05mg 3%
Potassium 138mg 240mg 3%
Magnesium 13mg 21mg 2%
Carbs 4.67g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 4.67g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.217mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.866mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.975mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.531mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 1.773mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.551mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.78mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 1.031mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.585mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Turkey wing
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
23%
Turkey wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
36%
Turkey wing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 642mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.17g)
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 wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171495/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.