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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
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 +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%
~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% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 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% 200% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 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 +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
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 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 -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.
Turkey breast Foie gras
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Foie gras Opinion
Calories 157kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Protein 21.89g 11.4g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 43.84g Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Net carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Carbs 0g 4.67g Foie gras
Cholesterol 65mg 150mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 24mg 13mg Turkey breast
Calcium 13mg 70mg Foie gras
Potassium 275mg 138mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.2mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Copper 0.074mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Zinc 1.57mg 0.92mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg 200mg Foie gras
Sodium 59mg 697mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 2µg 1001µg Foie gras
Manganese 0.018mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 22.4µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 2.51mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.06mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Folate 7µg 60µg Foie gras
Saturated Fat 1.91g 14.45g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 0.84g Turkey breast
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.161mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg 0.507mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.606mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 1.029mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg 0.863mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg 0.27mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.567mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg 0.719mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.303mg Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Turkey breast
127%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 638mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.