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Balsamic vinegar vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between balsamic vinegar and foie gras

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less vitamin A, iron, copper, phosphorus, and zinc than foie gras.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 72% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in balsamic vinegar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinegar, balsamic 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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 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 -96.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +159.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.2%
Contains more IronIron +663.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1438.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +952.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.12mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
~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
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 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 +264.7%
Contains more WaterWater +106.4%
Contains more OtherOther +97.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2226.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 392%
Vitamin A 0µg 1001µg 111%
Selenium 44µg 80%
Fats 0g 43.84g 67%
Saturated fat 0g 14.45g 66%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 64%
Iron 0.72mg 5.5mg 60%
Cholesterol 150mg 50%
Copper 0.026mg 0.4mg 42%
Sodium 23mg 697mg 29%
Phosphorus 19mg 200mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 23%
Protein 0.49g 11.4g 22%
Calories 88kcal 462kcal 19%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 16%
Folate 60µg 15%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.92mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 5%
Calcium 27mg 70mg 4%
Carbs 17.03g 4.67g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Potassium 112mg 138mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 4.67g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g N/A
Manganese 0.131mg 0.12mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar 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%
Balsamic vinegar
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 674mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.45g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.

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