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Apple pie vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between apple pie and foie gras

  • Apple pie has less vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and folate.
  • Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 391% more than apple pie.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 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 -61.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +536.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.3%
Contains more IronIron +354.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +769.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +475%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +733.3%

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.
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 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 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 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3351.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +908.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +93900%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
~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
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 CarbsCarbs +628.1%
Contains more WaterWater +40.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +500%
Contains more FatsFats +298.5%
Contains more OtherOther +238.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +161.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +483.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apple pie 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 Apple pie Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 9.4µg 391%
Vitamin A 29µg 1001µg 108%
Selenium 44µg 80%
Iron 1.21mg 5.5mg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 25.61g 53%
Fats 11g 43.84g 51%
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg 50%
Saturated fat 3.797g 14.45g 48%
Copper 0.046mg 0.4mg 39%
Phosphorus 24mg 200mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 1.2mg 22%
Sodium 266mg 697mg 19%
Protein 1.9g 11.4g 19%
Folate 4µg 60µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.299mg 11%
Calories 237kcal 462kcal 11%
Carbs 34g 4.67g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 2.51mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.84g 9%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.92mg 7%
Calcium 11mg 70mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.088mg 4%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.12mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.06mg 2%
Potassium 65mg 138mg 2%
Magnesium 7mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 32.4g 4.67g N/A
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie 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
10%
Apple pie
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
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 - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.653g)
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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.