Horse meat vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Horse meat and Foie gras
- Horse meat has more Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Selenium, and Copper.
- Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 260% more than Horse meat.
- Horse meat contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Foie gras. While Horse meat contains 0.33mg of Vitamin B6, Foie gras contains only 0.06mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Horse meat is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +174.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +315.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +775% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +133.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +445.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +225.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +149.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +197.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +146.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +72.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +624.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.85 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 | -86.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1108% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.84g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 175kcal | 462kcal |
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| Protein | 28.14g | 11.4g |
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| Fats | 6.05g | 43.84g |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2mg | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.67g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4.67g |
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| Cholesterol | 68mg | 150mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 379mg | 138mg |
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| Iron | 5.03mg | 5.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.4mg |
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| Zinc | 3.82mg | 0.92mg |
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| Phosphorus | 247mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 55mg | 697mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 3333IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1001µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.12mg |
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| Selenium | 13.5µg | 44µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.299mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 2.51mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 9.4µg |
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| Folate | 60µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.9g | 14.45g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.12g | 25.61g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 0.84g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 1.262mg | 0.507mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 0.606mg |
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| Leucine | 2.232mg | 1.029mg |
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| Lysine | 2.398mg | 0.863mg |
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| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 0.567mg |
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| Valine | 1.458mg | 0.719mg |
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| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.303mg |
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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
48%
127%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 642mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.55g)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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