Luncheon meat vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between luncheon meat and foie gras?
- Luncheon meat is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6, yet foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, folate, and vitamin B5.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 353% higher.
- Luncheon meat has 5 times more vitamin B6 than foie gras. Luncheon meat has 0.272mg of vitamin B6, while foie gras has 0.06mg.
- Luncheon meat contains less cholesterol.
We used USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types in this comparison.
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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 | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +467% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +224.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +353.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +921.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +77.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +243.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +349% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 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 | -72.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +86.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +350.5% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 9.4µg | 353% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1001µg | 111% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 5.5mg | 57% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 25.61g | 50% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 43.84g | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 14.45g | 48% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.4mg | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 150mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 2.51mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.06mg | 16% |
| Folate | 0µg | 60µg | 15% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 462kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 1.2mg | 12% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 17.5g | 11.4g | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 0.92mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 38.3µg | 44µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.299mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 70mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 0.84g | 5% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 138mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 697mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 200mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.088mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 4.67g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 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-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
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
33%
137%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.506g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
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 ($)
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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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.