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Grouse vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between grouse and foie gras

  • Grouse has more vitamin B6 and vitamin B3; however, foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, and calcium.
  • Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 271% more than grouse.
  • Foie gras contains 21 times less vitamin B6 than grouse. Grouse contains 1.275mg of vitamin B6, while foie gras contains 0.06mg.
  • Grouse has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, 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.
Grouse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1300%
Contains more IronIron +848.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +589.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +650%

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.
Grouse
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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% 1.7% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +362.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19920%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +224.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.299mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 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 ProteinProtein +127.5%
Contains more WaterWater +96.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4881.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1120%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
35% 63% 2%
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 -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60876.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +536.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouse Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 9.4µg 271%
Vitamin A 5µg 1001µg 111%
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.06mg 93%
Selenium 44µg 80%
Fats 0.88g 43.84g 66%
Saturated fat 0.13g 14.45g 65%
Monounsaturated fat 0.042g 25.61g 64%
Iron 0.58mg 5.5mg 62%
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 2.51mg 57%
Copper 0.058mg 0.4mg 38%
Cholesterol 40mg 150mg 37%
Protein 25.94g 11.4g 29%
Sodium 50mg 697mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 24%
Calories 112kcal 462kcal 18%
Folate 60µg 15%
Calcium 5mg 70mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 5%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.12mg 5%
Potassium 311mg 138mg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 13mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.84g 5%
Phosphorus 229mg 200mg 4%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.92mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.088mg 4%
Carbs 0g 4.67g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.299mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.67g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouse Foie gras
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
74%
Grouse
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Grouse
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 110mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 647mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.32g)
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 richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.