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Beetroot vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beetroot and Foie gras

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5 than Beetroot.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 392% more.
  • Beetroot contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beets, raw 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.
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +135.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Manganese +174.2%
Contains more Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Iron +587.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Zinc +162.9%
Contains more Copper +433.3%
Contains more Selenium +6185.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +135.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Manganese +174.2%
Contains more Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Iron +587.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Zinc +162.9%
Contains more Copper +433.3%
Contains more Selenium +6185.7%

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 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.7%
Contains more Folate +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +10000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +647.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +651.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +674.2%
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 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
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 +145%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.7%
Contains more Folate +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +10000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +647.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +651.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +674.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +104.7%
Contains more Water +136.4%
Contains more Protein +608.1%
Contains more Fats +25688.2%
Contains more Other +182.4%
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 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 +104.7%
Contains more Water +136.4%
Contains more Protein +608.1%
Contains more Fats +25688.2%
Contains more Other +182.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79931.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1300%
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79931.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1300%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beetroot 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 Beetroot Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 4.67g Beetroot
Protein 1.61g 11.4g Foie gras
Fats 0.17g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 9.56g 4.67g Beetroot
Calories 43kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Sugar 6.76g Foie gras
Fiber 2.8g 0g Beetroot
Calcium 16mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 0.8mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 40mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 325mg 138mg Beetroot
Sodium 78mg 697mg Beetroot
Zinc 0.35mg 0.92mg Foie gras
Copper 0.075mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.329mg 0.12mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 33IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 4.9mg 2mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 2.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.06mg Beetroot
Folate 109µg 60µg Beetroot
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.047mg 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 0.068mg 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.058mg 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.018mg 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.056mg 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.021mg 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 14.45g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.84g Foie gras

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Beetroot 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
12%
Beetroot
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 619mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.423g)
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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.