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Goat vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Goat and Foie gras

  • Goat has more Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, and Copper.
  • Foie gras covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 345% more than Goat.
  • Foie gras has 4 times less Zinc than Goat. Goat has 4mg of Zinc, while Foie gras has 0.92mg.
  • Goat contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Goat, raw and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.

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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.
Goat
3
:
Contains more Potassium +179%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Zinc +334.8%
Contains more Calcium +438.5%
Contains more Iron +94.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Copper +56.3%
Contains more Manganese +215.8%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 107% 0% 78% 34% 11% 110% 86% 5% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Potassium +179%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Zinc +334.8%
Contains more Calcium +438.5%
Contains more Iron +94.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Copper +56.3%
Contains more Manganese +215.8%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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.
Goat
3
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +731.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 28% 114% 71% 0% 0% 4% 142% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +731.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat
2
:
Contains more Protein +80.7%
Contains more Water +104.8%
Contains more Fats +1797.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +144%
21% 2% 76%
Protein: 20.6 g
Fats: 2.31 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.84 g
Other: 1.25 g
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
Contains more Protein +80.7%
Contains more Water +104.8%
Contains more Fats +1797.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +144%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2386.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +394.1%
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.71 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2386.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +394.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Goat Foie gras
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 20.6g 11.4g Goat
Fats 2.31g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Calories 109kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Calcium 13mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 2.83mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg Foie gras
Phosphorus 180mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 385mg 138mg Goat
Sodium 82mg 697mg Goat
Zinc 4mg 0.92mg Goat
Copper 0.256mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.038mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 8.8µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.088mg Goat
Vitamin B2 0.49mg 0.299mg Goat
Vitamin B3 3.75mg 2.51mg Goat
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg Foie gras
Folate 5µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 1.13µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.306mg 0.161mg Goat
Threonine 0.981mg 0.507mg Goat
Isoleucine 1.042mg 0.606mg Goat
Leucine 1.716mg 1.029mg Goat
Lysine 1.532mg 0.863mg Goat
Methionine 0.552mg 0.27mg Goat
Phenylalanine 0.715mg 0.567mg Goat
Valine 1.103mg 0.719mg Goat
Histidine 0.429mg 0.303mg Goat
Cholesterol 57mg 150mg Goat
Saturated Fat 0.71g 14.45g Goat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.03g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.84g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
30%
Goat
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Goat
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat
Goat contains less Sodium (difference - 615mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.74g)
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 - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175303/nutrients
  2. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.