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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" 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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
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 +92.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +427.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1066.7%
Contains more IronIron +97.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +531.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.3%

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% 0% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
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 E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +808.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.299mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.2mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 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 +149.9%
Contains more WaterWater +85%
Contains more FatsFats +1605.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +609.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 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 -93.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2540.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ostrich 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 Ostrich Foie gras Opinion
Calories 145kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Protein 28.49g 11.4g Ostrich
Fats 2.57g 43.84g Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Net carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Cholesterol 85mg 150mg Ostrich
Magnesium 25mg 13mg Ostrich
Calcium 6mg 70mg Foie gras
Potassium 362mg 138mg Ostrich
Iron 2.79mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Copper 0.152mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Zinc 4.85mg 0.92mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 251mg 200mg Ostrich
Sodium 80mg 697mg Ostrich
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.23mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 37.5µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.088mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 2.51mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 1.2mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.06mg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Folate 15µg 60µg Foie gras
Saturated Fat 1g 14.45g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.84g Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.161mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg 0.507mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.606mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg 1.029mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg 0.863mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg 0.27mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.567mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg 0.719mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg 0.303mg Ostrich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich 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
97%
Ostrich
127%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 617mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.45g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.