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Pork bacon vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pork bacon and Foie gras

  • Pork bacon has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, and Copper.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 343% more.
  • Pork bacon contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Foie gras. Pork bacon contains 10.623mg of Vitamin B3, while Foie gras contains 2.51mg.
  • Foie gras contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked 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 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
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 +130.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +290.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +265.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +153%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more IronIron +269.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +119.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445.5%

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% 2.2% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +323.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +415%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8908.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +710.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 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 +213.4%
Contains more OtherOther +133.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +245.9%
Contains more WaterWater +195.8%
~equal in Fats ~43.84g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +478.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~14.45g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork bacon Foie gras
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pork bacon Foie gras Opinion
Calories 548kcal 462kcal Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 11.4g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 43.84g Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Net carbs 1.35g 4.67g Foie gras
Carbs 1.35g 4.67g Foie gras
Cholesterol 107mg 150mg Pork bacon
Magnesium 30mg 13mg Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 70mg Foie gras
Potassium 539mg 138mg Pork bacon
Iron 1.49mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Copper 0.182mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Zinc 3.36mg 0.92mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 506mg 200mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 697mg Foie gras
Vitamin A 37IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 11µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.32mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 59µg 44µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.088mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 2.51mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.06mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 0.1µg Pork bacon
Folate 2µg 60µg Foie gras
Choline 119.3mg Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 14.187g 14.45g Pork bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 0.84g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.161mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg 0.507mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.606mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 1.029mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 0.863mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.27mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.567mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 0.719mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.303mg Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon 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
54%
Pork bacon
127%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.263g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 1496mg)
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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.