Turkey breast vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Turkey breast and Foie gras
- Turkey breast has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Selenium, and Copper.
- Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 374% more than Turkey breast.
- Turkey breast contains 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Foie gras. While Turkey breast contains 0.48mg of Vitamin B6, Foie gras contains only 0.06mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey breast is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, 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 | +84.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +99.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +438.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +358.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +440.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +566.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +55450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2138.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +757.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +89.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +524.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +193.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
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 | -86.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +97.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +862.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 157kcal | 462kcal |
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| Protein | 21.89g | 11.4g |
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| Fats | 7.02g | 43.84g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 4.67g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4.67g |
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| Cholesterol | 65mg | 150mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 275mg | 138mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 5.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.4mg |
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| Zinc | 1.57mg | 0.92mg |
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| Phosphorus | 186mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 59mg | 697mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 3333IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 1001µg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.12mg |
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| Selenium | 22.4µg | 44µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.299mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 2.51mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 9.4µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 60µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.91g | 14.45g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.66g | 25.61g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 0.84g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.957mg | 0.507mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.606mg |
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| Leucine | 1.704mg | 1.029mg |
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| Lysine | 1.996mg | 0.863mg |
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| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 0.567mg |
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| Valine | 1.141mg | 0.719mg |
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| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0.303mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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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
27%
127%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 638mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.54g)
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 is richer in vitamins?
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)