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

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What are the differences between Foie gras and Polish sausage?

  • Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B5, yet Polish sausage is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 351% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Polish sausage is lower.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot types 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +525%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -54.7%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +144.9%
Contains more Selenium +148.6%
Contains more Potassium +71.7%
Contains more Zinc +109.8%
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 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +525%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -54.7%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +144.9%
Contains more Selenium +148.6%
Contains more Potassium +71.7%
Contains more Zinc +109.8%
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 Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +859.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +470.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.2%
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% 0% 0% 0% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +859.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +470.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +126%
Contains more Carbs +29.7%
Contains more Protein +54.4%
Contains more Water +49%
Contains more Other +37.7%
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
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
Contains more Fats +126%
Contains more Carbs +29.7%
Contains more Protein +54.4%
Contains more Water +49%
Contains more Other +37.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.79
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.79

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Polish sausage Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 3.6g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 17.6g Polish sausage
Fats 43.84g 19.4g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 3.6g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 259kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 12mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 0.88mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 14mg Polish sausage
Phosphorus 200mg 136mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 237mg Polish sausage
Sodium 697mg 1540mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 1.93mg Polish sausage
Copper 0.4mg 0.09mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.049mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 17.7µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.502mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.148mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 3.443mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.45mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.19mg Polish sausage
Folate 60µg 2µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.98µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.138mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.591mg Polish sausage
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.611mg Polish sausage
Leucine 1.029mg 1.076mg Polish sausage
Lysine 0.863mg 1.11mg Polish sausage
Methionine 0.27mg 0.379mg Polish sausage
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.539mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg 0.679mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg 0.444mg Polish sausage
Cholesterol 150mg 66mg Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 14.45g 8.01g Polish sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 9.7g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.79g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Polish sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
138%
Foie gras
35%
Polish sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
51%
Polish sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.44g)
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 - 843mg)
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 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.
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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.