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Almonds vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between almonds and foie gras

  • Almonds have more manganese, copper, vitamin B2, magnesium, and fiber, while foie gras has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin A.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 392% more than almonds.
  • The amount of saturated fat in almonds is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, almonds 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 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +1976.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +284.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +431.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +239.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1715.8%
Contains more IronIron +48.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +973.2%

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% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 ProteinProtein +85.5%
Contains more FatsFats +13.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +361.5%
Contains more WaterWater +739.9%
~equal in Other ~3.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1367.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg 392%
Vitamin E 25.63mg 171%
Vitamin A 0µg 1001µg 111%
Manganese 2.179mg 0.12mg 90%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.84g 77%
Selenium 4.1µg 44µg 73%
Copper 1.031mg 0.4mg 70%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.299mg 65%
Magnesium 270mg 13mg 61%
Fiber 12.5g 0g 50%
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg 50%
Saturated fat 3.802g 14.45g 48%
Phosphorus 481mg 200mg 40%
Sodium 1mg 697mg 30%
Iron 3.71mg 5.5mg 22%
Zinc 3.12mg 0.92mg 20%
Calcium 269mg 70mg 20%
Protein 21.15g 11.4g 20%
Potassium 733mg 138mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 1.2mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 25.61g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.088mg 10%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Fats 49.93g 43.84g 9%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 2.51mg 7%
Calories 579kcal 462kcal 6%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.06mg 6%
Carbs 21.55g 4.67g 6%
Folate 44µg 60µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Net carbs 9.05g 4.67g N/A
Sugar 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0.303mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds 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
78%
Almonds
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.648g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.