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

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A recap on differences between turkey leg and foie gras

  • Turkey leg has more vitamin B6 and zinc; however, foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, and copper.
  • Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 375% more than turkey leg.
  • Foie gras contains 6 times less vitamin B6 than turkey leg. Turkey leg contains 0.34mg of vitamin B6, while foie gras contains 0.06mg.
  • Turkey leg has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, all classes, leg, 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 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
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 +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +235.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +311.8%
Contains more IronIron +219.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%

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% 0.33% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2310.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~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
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 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 +71.4%
Contains more WaterWater +96.2%
Contains more FatsFats +552.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +190.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 35% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 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 -85.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1143.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey leg 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 leg Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 9.4µg 375%
Vitamin A 1µg 1001µg 111%
Monounsaturated fat 2.06g 25.61g 59%
Fats 6.72g 43.84g 57%
Saturated fat 2.06g 14.45g 56%
Iron 1.72mg 5.5mg 47%
Selenium 26.4µg 44µg 32%
Copper 0.142mg 0.4mg 29%
Sodium 74mg 697mg 27%
Cholesterol 71mg 150mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.06mg 22%
Zinc 3.09mg 0.92mg 20%
Calories 144kcal 462kcal 16%
Protein 19.54g 11.4g 16%
Folate 10µg 60µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 0.84g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.299mg 7%
Calcium 17mg 70mg 5%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.12mg 4%
Potassium 273mg 138mg 4%
Phosphorus 177mg 200mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.947mg 2.51mg 3%
Vitamin B5 1.09mg 1.2mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 13mg 2%
Carbs 0g 4.67g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.088mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.67g N/A
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.861mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.998mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.537mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 1.809mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.557mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.769mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 1.028mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.598mg 0.303mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey leg 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
25%
Turkey leg
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey leg
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.39g)
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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.