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Mutton vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mutton and Foie gras

  • Mutton has more Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Folate, and Selenium.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 207% more than Mutton.
  • Mutton contains 6 times more Zinc than Foie gras. While Mutton contains 5.93mg of Zinc, Foie gras contains only 0.92mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Mutton is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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.
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
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 PotassiumPotassium +196.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +544.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more IronIron +15.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +545.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.8%

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.
Mutton
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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% 0% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +528.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +111.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.299mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 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 +193.2%
Contains more WaterWater +45.8%
Contains more FatsFats +295.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5737.5%
Contains more OtherOther +117.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 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 -64.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +474.3%
~equal in 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.
Mutton Foie gras
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Foie gras Opinion
Calories 234kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Protein 33.43g 11.4g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 43.84g Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg Foie gras
Net carbs 0.08g 4.67g Foie gras
Carbs 0.08g 4.67g Foie gras
Cholesterol 109mg 150mg Mutton
Magnesium 31mg 13mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 70mg Foie gras
Potassium 409mg 138mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Copper 0.062mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Zinc 5.93mg 0.92mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 200mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 697mg Mutton
Vitamin A 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.8mg Mutton
Manganese 0.033mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 38µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.299mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 2.51mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.06mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Folate 0µg 60µg Foie gras
Choline 100.6mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 14.45g Mutton
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.84g Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.161mg Mutton
Threonine 1.403mg 0.507mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 0.606mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 1.029mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 0.863mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.27mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 0.567mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 0.719mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 0.303mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mutton 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
75%
Mutton
127%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.308g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.