Baby food vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between baby food and foie gras?
- Baby food is higher in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and calcium, yet foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, and selenium.
- Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 525% more.
- Baby food has 28 times more vitamin B1 than foie gras. While baby food has 2.438mg of vitamin B1, foie gras has only 0.088mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in baby food is lower.
We used Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +669.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +947.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +216.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +763.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +69.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2670.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +808.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1283% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +215% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +39.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1471.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +896.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +452.8% |
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Protein
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2023.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 47.5mg | 5.5mg | 525% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 9.4µg | 392% |
| Vitamin B3 | 34.714mg | 2.51mg | 201% |
| Vitamin B1 | 2.438mg | 0.088mg | 196% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.717mg | 0.299mg | 186% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1001µg | 111% |
| Calcium | 733mg | 70mg | 66% |
| Saturated fat | 0.769g | 14.45g | 62% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.206g | 25.61g | 61% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 43.84g | 61% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 150mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 25.9µg | 44µg | 33% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 0g | 30% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 697mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 392mg | 200mg | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 3.68mg | 25% | |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 4.67g | 23% |
| Magnesium | 100mg | 13mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.4mg | 0.92mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 437mg | 138mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.334mg | 0.4mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.697g | 0.84g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 5% | |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 43µg | 60µg | 4% |
| Calories | 379kcal | 462kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.074mg | 1.2mg | 3% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 11.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 65.9g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.158mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.4mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.477mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.041mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.404mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.672mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.653mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.286mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 694mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.681g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
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.