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Foie gras vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Foie gras and Cervelat

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, and Copper, however, Cervelat is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Foie gras covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 162% more than Cervelat.
  • Cervelat contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +677.8%
Contains more Iron +169.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.2%
Contains less Sodium -46.4%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +88.4%
Contains more Zinc +178.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Calcium +677.8%
Contains more Iron +169.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.2%
Contains less Sodium -46.4%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +88.4%
Contains more Zinc +178.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 14

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +730%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 34% 56% 38% 77% 81% 0% 60% 2% 688% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +730%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +44.1%
Contains more Carbs +40.2%
Contains more Protein +53.1%
Contains more Water +22%
Contains more Other +18.4%
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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more Fats +44.1%
Contains more Carbs +40.2%
Contains more Protein +53.1%
Contains more Water +22%
Contains more Other +18.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 3.33g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 17.45g Cervelat
Fats 43.84g 30.43g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 3.33g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 362kcal Foie gras
Sugar 0.85g Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 9mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 2.04mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 14mg Cervelat
Phosphorus 200mg 111mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 260mg Cervelat
Sodium 697mg 1300mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 2.56mg Cervelat
Copper 0.4mg 0.15mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 20.3µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.22mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 2mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 4.31mg Cervelat
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.26mg Cervelat
Folate 60µg 2µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 5.5µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 1.3µg Cervelat
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
Cholesterol 150mg 74mg Cervelat
Saturated Fat 14.45g 11.51g Cervelat
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 12.97g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.2g Cervelat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Cervelat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
138%
Foie gras
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 603mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.94g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins
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
  2. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.