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Avocado vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Avocado and Foie gras different?

  • Avocado is higher in Fiber, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 392% higher.
  • Avocado has less Saturated Fat.

Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked are the varieties used 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 Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Potassium +251.4%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +18.3%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +284.6%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +110.5%
Contains more Selenium +10900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Potassium +251.4%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +18.3%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +284.6%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +110.5%
Contains more Selenium +10900%

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 C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +328.3%
Contains more Folate +35%
Contains more Vitamin A +2182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +328.3%
Contains more Folate +35%
Contains more Vitamin A +2182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +82.7%
Contains more Water +97.7%
Contains more Protein +470%
Contains more Fats +199%
Contains more Other +93%
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 Carbs +82.7%
Contains more Water +97.7%
Contains more Protein +470%
Contains more Fats +199%
Contains more Other +93%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.4%
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 2g 11.4g Foie gras
Fats 14.66g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 8.53g 4.67g Avocado
Calories 160kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g Foie gras
Fiber 6.7g 0g Avocado
Calcium 12mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 0.55mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 29mg 13mg Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 485mg 138mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 697mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 0.92mg Foie gras
Copper 0.19mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.142mg 0.12mg Avocado
Selenium 0.4µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 146IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin C 10mg 2mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 2.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 1.2mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.06mg Avocado
Folate 81µg 60µg Avocado
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.073mg 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 0.143mg 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.132mg 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.038mg 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.107mg 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.049mg 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g 14.45g Avocado
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.84g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Foie gras
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
35%
Avocado
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 690mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.324g)
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.