Steak vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Steak and Foie gras different?
- Steak is higher in Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, and Selenium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 300% higher.
- Steak contains 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Foie gras. While Steak contains 0.5mg of Vitamin B6, Foie gras contains only 0.06mg.
- Steak has less Saturated Fat.
Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked are the varieties 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.
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Magnesium
+76.9%
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Potassium
+102.2%
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Sodium
-91.7%
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Zinc
+589.1%
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Calcium
+483.3%
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Iron
+129.2%
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Phosphorus
+22.7%
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Copper
+370.6%
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Selenium
+38.4%
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Magnesium
+76.9%
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Potassium
+102.2%
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Sodium
-91.7%
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Zinc
+589.1%
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Calcium
+483.3%
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Iron
+129.2%
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Phosphorus
+22.7%
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Copper
+370.6%
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Selenium
+38.4%
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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Vitamin B3
+105.1%
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Vitamin B6
+733.3%
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Vitamin A
+13232%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+18.9%
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Folate
+900%
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Vitamin B12
+327.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.299
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Vitamin B3
+105.1%
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Vitamin B6
+733.3%
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Vitamin A
+13232%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+18.9%
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Folate
+900%
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Vitamin B12
+327.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.299
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+118%
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Water
+50.1%
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Fats
+130.5%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Other
+464.8%
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+118%
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+50.1%
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+130.5%
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+464.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-41.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+179.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.84
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Saturated Fat
-41.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+179.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.84
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 4.67g |
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| Protein | 24.85g | 11.4g |
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| Fats | 19.02g | 43.84g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4.67g |
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| Calories | 271kcal | 462kcal |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 70mg |
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| Iron | 2.4mg | 5.5mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 163mg | 200mg |
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| Potassium | 279mg | 138mg |
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| Sodium | 58mg | 697mg |
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| Zinc | 6.34mg | 0.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.4mg |
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| Manganese | 0.12mg |
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| Selenium | 31.8µg | 44µg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 3333IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 1001µg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.299mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 2.51mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.06mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 60µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 9.4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.507mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.606mg |
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| Leucine | 2.142mg | 1.029mg |
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| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0.863mg |
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| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.567mg |
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| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.719mg |
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| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.303mg |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 150mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.443g | 14.45g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.171g | 25.61g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 0.84g |
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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?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 639mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.007g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
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.