Turkey meat vs Foie gras - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Turkey meat and Foie gras different?
- Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, while Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, and Selenium.
- Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 349% more than Turkey meat.
- Turkey meat contains 10 times more Vitamin B6 than Foie gras. Turkey meat contains 0.616mg of Vitamin B6, while Foie gras contains 0.06mg.
- Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat.
Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types were used in this article.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+130.8%
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Phosphorus
+11.5%
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Potassium
+73.2%
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Sodium
-85.2%
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Zinc
+169.6%
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Calcium
+400%
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Iron
+404.6%
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Copper
+330.1%
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Magnesium
+130.8%
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Phosphorus
+11.5%
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Potassium
+73.2%
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-85.2%
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Zinc
+169.6%
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Calcium
+400%
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Iron
+404.6%
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Copper
+330.1%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B3
+281.4%
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Vitamin B6
+926.7%
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Vitamin A
+8446.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+95.6%
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Vitamin B5
+26.6%
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Folate
+566.7%
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Vitamin B12
+821.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.299
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Vitamin B3
+281.4%
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Vitamin B6
+926.7%
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Vitamin A
+8446.2%
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+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+95.6%
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Vitamin B5
+26.6%
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Folate
+566.7%
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Vitamin B12
+821.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.299
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0.06g | 4.67g |
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Protein | 28.55g | 11.4g |
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Fats | 7.39g | 43.84g |
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Carbs | 0.06g | 4.67g |
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Calories | 189kcal | 462kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 0g | g |
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Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 14mg | 70mg |
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Iron | 1.09mg | 5.5mg |
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Magnesium | 30mg | 13mg |
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Phosphorus | 223mg | 200mg |
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Potassium | 239mg | 138mg |
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Sodium | 103mg | 697mg |
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Zinc | 2.48mg | 0.92mg |
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Copper | 0.093mg | 0.4mg |
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Vitamin A | 39IU | 3333IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.07mg | mg |
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Vitamin D | 15IU | IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.4µg | µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.088mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.299mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 2.51mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 1.2mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.06mg |
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Folate | 9µg | 60µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 9.4µg |
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Vitamin K | 0µg | µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.161mg |
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Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.507mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0.606mg |
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Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.029mg |
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Lysine | 2.282mg | 0.863mg |
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Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.27mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0.567mg |
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Valine | 0.902mg | 0.719mg |
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Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.303mg |
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Cholesterol | 109mg | 150mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.101g | g |
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Saturated Fat | 2.155g | 14.45g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 2.647g | 25.61g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 0.84g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
50

138

Mineral Summary Score
37

73

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
171%

68%

Carbohydrates
0%

5%

Fats
34%

202%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 594mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.295g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?

Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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