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

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Important differences between Turkey ham and Foie gras

  • Turkey ham has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 358% more.
  • Turkey ham contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Foie gras. Turkey ham contains 0.23mg of Vitamin B1, while Foie gras contains 0.088mg.
  • Turkey ham contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
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 PotassiumPotassium +83.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more IronIron +450%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.2%

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% 3.2% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6188.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1075%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 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 +43%
Contains more WaterWater +98.4%
Contains more FatsFats +996%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.6%
~equal in Other ~3.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 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 -91.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1815.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.84g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Foie gras Opinion
Calories 118kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Protein 16.3g 11.4g Turkey ham
Fats 4g 43.84g Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Net carbs 3.1g 4.67g Foie gras
Carbs 3.1g 4.67g Foie gras
Cholesterol 64mg 150mg Turkey ham
Magnesium 16mg 13mg Turkey ham
Calcium 7mg 70mg Foie gras
Potassium 253mg 138mg Turkey ham
Iron 1mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Sugar 1.2g Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg Foie gras
Zinc 2.1mg 0.92mg Turkey ham
Phosphorus 289mg 200mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 697mg Foie gras
Vitamin A 53IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 16µg 1001µg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 38.2µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.088mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 2.51mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.06mg
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Folate 60µg Foie gras
Saturated Fat 1.2g 14.45g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 0.84g Turkey ham
Tryptophan 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham 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
24%
Turkey ham
127%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.25g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
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. 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.