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Absinthe vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between absinthe and foie gras

  • Absinthe has less vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin A, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 392% more than absinthe.
  • Absinthe has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof 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 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 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 less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6800%
Contains more IronIron +13650%
Contains more CopperCopper +1804.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +2200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7375%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
58% 43%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.5 g
Other: 42.5 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 WaterWater +55.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1293.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Absinthe Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg 392%
Vitamin A 1001µg 111%
Selenium 0µg 44µg 80%
Iron 0.04mg 5.5mg 68%
Fats 0g 43.84g 67%
Saturated fat 0g 14.45g 66%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 25.61g 64%
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg 50%
Copper 0.021mg 0.4mg 42%
Sodium 1mg 697mg 30%
Phosphorus 4mg 200mg 28%
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.2mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.299mg 23%
Protein 0g 11.4g 23%
Vitamin B3 0.013mg 2.51mg 16%
Folate 0µg 60µg 15%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.92mg 8%
Calories 295kcal 462kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.088mg 7%
Calcium 0mg 70mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.84g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.06mg 5%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.12mg 4%
Potassium 2mg 138mg 4%
Magnesium 0mg 13mg 3%
Carbs 0g 4.67g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 4.67g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Absinthe Foie gras
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Absinthe
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Absinthe
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Absinthe
Absinthe contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.45g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Absinthe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173664/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.