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

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Important differences between Pork chop and Foie gras

  • Pork chop has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Copper.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 364% more.
  • Pork chop contains 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Foie gras. Pork chop contains 0.489mg of Vitamin B6, while Foie gras contains 0.06mg.
  • Pork chop contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +128.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Zinc +242.4%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +532.2%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Contains more Selenium +20.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +128.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Zinc +242.4%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +532.2%
Contains more Copper +281%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Contains more Selenium +20.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +456.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +715%
Contains more Vitamin A +22120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1324.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.299
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +456.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +715%
Contains more Vitamin A +22120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1324.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.299
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +108.1%
Contains more Water +65.9%
Contains more Fats +205.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +535.4%
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 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 Protein +108.1%
Contains more Water +65.9%
Contains more Fats +205.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +535.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +424%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +424%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 23.72g 11.4g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Calories 231kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Calcium 56mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 0.87mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 20mg 13mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 241mg 200mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 138mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 697mg Pork chop
Zinc 3.15mg 0.92mg Pork chop
Copper 0.105mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.01mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 36.4µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 15IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.088mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.299mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 2.51mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.06mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.161mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 0.507mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.606mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 1.029mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 0.863mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.27mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.567mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 0.719mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 0.303mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 150mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 4.339g 14.45g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 0.84g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
53%
Pork chop
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.111g)
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?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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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