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Foie gras vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Foie gras and Headcheese?

  • Headcheese has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin B2 than Foie gras.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 348% higher.
  • Headcheese contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Headcheese, pork types in this comparison.

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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 +337.5%
Contains more Iron +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.1%
Contains more Potassium +345.2%
Contains less Sodium -25.9%
Contains more Copper +227.9%
Contains more Selenium +43900%
Equal in Zinc - 0.97
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 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Iron +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.1%
Contains more Potassium +345.2%
Contains less Sodium -25.9%
Contains more Copper +227.9%
Contains more Selenium +43900%
Equal in Zinc - 0.97

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 Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +470.5%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +795.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.7%
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% 27% 0% 6% 27% 9% 0% 44% 2% 132% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +470.5%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +795.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +302.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +113.3%
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Water +99.4%
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
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
Contains more Fats +302.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +113.3%
Contains more Protein +21.3%
Contains more Water +99.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +357.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +357.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35%

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 Headcheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Headcheese Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 13.83g Headcheese
Fats 43.84g 10.9g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 157kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 16mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 1.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 9mg Foie gras
Phosphorus 200mg 56mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 31mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 941mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 0.97mg Headcheese
Copper 0.4mg 0.122mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 0.1µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.25mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.023mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.115mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.44mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.19mg Headcheese
Folate 60µg 2µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 1.05µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 3.4µg Headcheese
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 69mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 14.45g 3.402g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 5.601g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.134g Headcheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Headcheese
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
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.048g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
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 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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/nutrients
  2. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.