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Meatball vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Meatball and Foie gras

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Manganese, however, Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Selenium, Iron, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 350% higher.
  • Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 24% 26% 66% 41% 45% 102% 87% 37% 83%
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 +138.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135%
Contains more IronIron +210.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +225.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +187.6%
~equal in Sodium ~697mg

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.
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% 4.4% 8.4% 3% 34% 53% 58% 55% 47% 125% 21% 27% 25%
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% 200% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4465.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +840%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 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 +26.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.6%
Contains more WaterWater +44.9%
Contains more FatsFats +97.4%
Contains more OtherOther +83.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.346 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 -47.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +298.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +178.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Foie gras Opinion
Calories 286kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Protein 14.4g 11.4g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 43.84g Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Net carbs 5.76g 4.67g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 4.67g Meatball
Cholesterol 66mg 150mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 13mg Meatball
Calcium 80mg 70mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 138mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Sugar 3.47g Foie gras
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Zinc 1.66mg 0.92mg Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 200mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 697mg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 22µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.12mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.088mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 2.51mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.06mg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Folate 36µg 60µg Foie gras
Trans Fat 0.577g Foie gras
Choline 45.2mg Meatball
Saturated Fat 7.627g 14.45g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.84g Meatball
Tryptophan 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg Foie gras
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
35%
Meatball
127%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.823g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.

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