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Foie gras vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Foie gras and Mortadella

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B5, however, Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11746% more.
  • Mortadella contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Mortadella, 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 +288.9%
Contains more Iron +292.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.1%
Contains more Copper +566.7%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +94.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Zinc +128.3%
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 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +292.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.1%
Contains more Copper +566.7%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +94.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Zinc +128.3%

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 B5 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +535.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51070.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.673
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% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +535.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51070.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.673

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +72.7%
Contains more Carbs +53.1%
Contains more Protein +43.6%
Contains more Water +41.2%
Equal in Other - 2.89
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
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Fats +72.7%
Contains more Carbs +53.1%
Contains more Protein +43.6%
Contains more Water +41.2%
Equal in Other - 2.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +271.4%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +271.4%

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 Mortadella
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 3.05g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 16.37g Mortadella
Fats 43.84g 25.39g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 3.05g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 311kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 18mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 1.4mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 11mg Foie gras
Phosphorus 200mg 97mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 163mg Mortadella
Sodium 697mg 1246mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Copper 0.4mg 0.06mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.03mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 22.6µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 2.673mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.44mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.13mg Mortadella
Folate 60µg 3µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 1.48µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.152mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.029mg 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 0.863mg 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.27mg 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.719mg 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.303mg 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 150mg 56mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 14.45g 9.51g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 11.38g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 3.12g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Mortadella
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
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.94g)
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 - 549mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/nutrients
  2. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.