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

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Differences between Turkey sausage and Foie gras

  • Turkey sausage has more Zinc, and Vitamin B6, while Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 359% higher.
  • Foie gras contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Turkey sausage. Turkey sausage contains 0.208mg of Vitamin B6, while Foie gras contains 0.06mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey sausage is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild 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% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
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 +65.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +223.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.8%
Contains more IronIron +414%
Contains more CopperCopper +260.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~697mg

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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1089.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 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 +35.3%
Contains more WaterWater +70.4%
Contains more FatsFats +142.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +199.4%
Contains more OtherOther +68.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 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 -73.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +454.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +396.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Foie gras Opinion
Calories 235kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Protein 15.42g 11.4g Turkey sausage
Fats 18.09g 43.84g Foie gras
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2mg Foie gras
Net carbs 1.56g 4.67g Foie gras
Carbs 1.56g 4.67g Foie gras
Cholesterol 160mg 150mg Foie gras
Vitamin D 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 16mg 13mg Turkey sausage
Calcium 32mg 70mg Foie gras
Potassium 229mg 138mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.07mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Copper 0.111mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Zinc 2.98mg 0.92mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 155mg 200mg Foie gras
Sodium 639mg 697mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.19mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 0µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 2.51mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.06mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 4µg 60µg Foie gras
Choline 33.9mg Turkey sausage
Saturated Fat 3.839g 14.45g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 0.84g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.161mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.686mg 0.507mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.802mg 0.606mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.229mg 1.029mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 1.453mg 0.863mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.447mg 0.27mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.567mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.819mg 0.719mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.481mg 0.303mg Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage 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 sausage
127%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.611g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.