Ostrich vs Foie gras - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Ostrich and Foie gras different?
- Ostrich is richer in Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, while Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Copper.
- Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 131% more than Ostrich.
- Ostrich contains 9 times more Vitamin B6 than Foie gras. Ostrich contains 0.545mg of Vitamin B6, while Foie gras contains 0.06mg.
- Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol.
Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types were used in this article.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+92.3%
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Phosphorus
+25.5%
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Potassium
+162.3%
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Sodium
-88.5%
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Zinc
+427.2%
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Calcium
+1066.7%
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Iron
+97.1%
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Copper
+163.2%
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Magnesium
+92.3%
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Phosphorus
+25.5%
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Potassium
+162.3%
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-88.5%
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Zinc
+427.2%
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Calcium
+1066.7%
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Iron
+97.1%
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Copper
+163.2%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+163.6%
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Vitamin B3
+184.6%
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Vitamin B6
+808.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+300%
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Vitamin B12
+50.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.299
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.2
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Vitamin B1
+163.6%
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Vitamin B3
+184.6%
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Vitamin B6
+808.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+300%
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Vitamin B12
+50.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.299
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.2
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 4.67g |
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Protein | 28.49g | 11.4g |
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Fats | 2.57g | 43.84g |
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Carbs | 0g | 4.67g |
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Calories | 145kcal | 462kcal |
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Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 0g | g |
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Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 6mg | 70mg |
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Iron | 2.79mg | 5.5mg |
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Magnesium | 25mg | 13mg |
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Phosphorus | 251mg | 200mg |
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Potassium | 362mg | 138mg |
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Sodium | 80mg | 697mg |
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Zinc | 4.85mg | 0.92mg |
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Copper | 0.152mg | 0.4mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 3333IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.23mg | mg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.088mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.299mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 7.143mg | 2.51mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 1.2mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.545mg | 0.06mg |
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Folate | 15µg | 60µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 6.25µg | 9.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0.161mg |
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Threonine | 1.25mg | 0.507mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.354mg | 0.606mg |
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Leucine | 2.315mg | 1.029mg |
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Lysine | 2.516mg | 0.863mg |
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Methionine | 0.796mg | 0.27mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.176mg | 0.567mg |
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Valine | 1.407mg | 0.719mg |
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Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.303mg |
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Cholesterol | 85mg | 150mg |
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Trans Fat | g | g | |
Saturated Fat | 1g | 14.45g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.97g | 25.61g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 0.84g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
105

138

Mineral Summary Score
57

73

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
171%

68%

Carbohydrates
0%

5%

Fats
12%

202%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 617mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.45g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

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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