Ground beef vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Ground beef and Foie gras?
- Ground beef is higher in Zinc, and Vitamin B6, yet Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Selenium, Iron, and Copper.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 288% more.
- Ground beef has 6 times more Zinc than Foie gras. While Ground beef has 5.84mg of Zinc, Foie gras has only 0.92mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Ground beef is lower.
We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +534.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +142.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +406.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1233.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +130.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +418.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +36933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +134.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +277.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +757.1% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +57.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +185.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.84 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -58% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +249.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 241kcal | 462kcal |
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| Protein | 23.87g | 11.4g |
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| Fats | 15.37g | 43.84g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 4.67g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4.67g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 150mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg | 138mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 5.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.4mg |
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 0.92mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 697mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 3333IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1001µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.12mg |
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| Selenium | 19.1µg | 44µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.299mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 2.51mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 9.4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 60µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Choline | 73.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 14.45g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 25.61g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.84g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.507mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.606mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.029mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0.863mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.567mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.719mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.303mg |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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127%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 624mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.377g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
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.