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

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What are the main differences between turkey bacon and foie gras?

  • Turkey bacon is richer in zinc and vitamin B6, yet foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, iron, and copper.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 342% higher.
  • Turkey bacon has 4 times more vitamin B6 than foie gras. Turkey bacon has 0.244mg of vitamin B6, while foie gras has 0.06mg.
  • Foie gras contains less sodium.

We used Turkey bacon, unprepared and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types in this comparison.

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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 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
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 +23.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +176.1%
Contains more IronIron +292.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +488.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +531.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg

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% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
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% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9910%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +689.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 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 +39.8%
Contains more WaterWater +66.9%
Contains more OtherOther +11.8%
Contains more FatsFats +158.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 40% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +459.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +311.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 9.4µg 342%
Vitamin A 10µg 1001µg 110%
Selenium 15.8µg 44µg 51%
Iron 1.4mg 5.5mg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 6.223g 25.61g 48%
Saturated fat 4.52g 14.45g 45%
Fats 16.93g 43.84g 41%
Copper 0.068mg 0.4mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 0.84g 26%
Cholesterol 86mg 150mg 21%
Sodium 1069mg 697mg 16%
Zinc 2.54mg 0.92mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.06mg 14%
Folate 10µg 60µg 13%
Calories 226kcal 462kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 1.2mg 11%
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 2.51mg 10%
Protein 15.94g 11.4g 9%
Potassium 349mg 138mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.088mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.299mg 5%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.12mg 4%
Phosphorus 222mg 200mg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Calcium 80mg 70mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 13mg 1%
Carbs 1.89g 4.67g 1%
Net carbs 1.89g 4.67g N/A
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon Foie gras
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
30%
Turkey bacon
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.