Liver vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between liver and foie gras
- The amount of vitamin A, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B6 in liver is higher than in foie gras.
- Liver covers your daily need for vitamin A, 489% more than foie gras.
- Liver contains 10 times more vitamin B6 than foie gras. While liver contains 0.57mg of vitamin B6, foie gras contains only 0.06mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in foie gras is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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 IronIron | +225.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +630.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1080% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +193.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +634.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +236.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +297.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +98.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +128.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +896.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +103.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3965.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 5405µg | 1001µg | 489% |
| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg | 9.4µg | 386% |
| Iron | 17.92mg | 5.5mg | 155% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.196mg | 0.299mg | 146% |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.774mg | 1.2mg | 71% |
| Cholesterol | 355mg | 150mg | 68% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.63g | 25.61g | 62% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 43.84g | 61% |
| Saturated fat | 1.41g | 14.45g | 59% |
| Zinc | 6.72mg | 0.92mg | 53% |
| Selenium | 67.5µg | 44µg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.57mg | 0.06mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.435mg | 2.51mg | 37% |
| Protein | 26.02g | 11.4g | 29% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 697mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.634mg | 0.4mg | 26% |
| Folate | 163µg | 60µg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 23.6mg | 2mg | 24% |
| Calories | 165kcal | 462kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.258mg | 0.088mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.12mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 241mg | 200mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g | 0.84g | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.76g | 4.67g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.76g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 138mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.366mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.107mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.319mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.007mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.645mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.274mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.607mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.708mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 648mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.04g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Foie gras is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)