Pork leg vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Pork leg and Foie gras
- Pork leg has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Copper, and Selenium.
- Foie gras covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 365% more than Pork leg.
- Foie gras has 8 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork leg. Pork leg has 0.736mg of Vitamin B1, while Foie gras has 0.088mg.
- Pork leg contains less Cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +128.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +547.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +515.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +421.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.7% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +736.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +568.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +47514.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1392.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +757.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +132.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +148% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -54.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +139.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +205.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 245kcal | 462kcal |
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| Protein | 17.43g | 11.4g |
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| Fats | 18.87g | 43.84g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 2mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 4.67g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4.67g |
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| Cholesterol | 73mg | 150mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 315mg | 138mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 5.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.4mg |
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| Zinc | 1.93mg | 0.92mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 697mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 3333IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1001µg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.12mg |
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 44µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.299mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 2.51mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 9.4µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 60µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.54g | 14.45g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.38g | 25.61g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 0.84g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0.507mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 0.606mg |
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| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.029mg |
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| Lysine | 1.55mg | 0.863mg |
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| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 0.567mg |
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| Valine | 0.931mg | 0.719mg |
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| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0.303mg |
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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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127%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 650mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.