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Biscuit vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Biscuit and Foie gras different?

  • Biscuit is richer in Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Manganese, while Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 388% more than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Foie gras. Biscuit contains 0.356mg of Vitamin B1, while Foie gras contains 0.088mg.
  • Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat.

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types were 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 Calcium +235.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Manganese +215%
Contains more Iron +89.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains more Zinc +70.4%
Contains more Copper +387.8%
Contains more Selenium +125.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Calcium +235.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Manganese +215%
Contains more Iron +89.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains more Zinc +70.4%
Contains more Copper +387.8%
Contains more Selenium +125.6%

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 B1 +304.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3964.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11650%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.299
Equal in Folate - 60
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
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 B1 +304.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3964.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11650%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.299
Equal in Folate - 60

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +855%
Contains more Protein +62.9%
Contains more Fats +169%
Contains more Water +28.2%
Equal in Other - 3.05
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 +855%
Contains more Protein +62.9%
Contains more Fats +169%
Contains more Water +28.2%
Equal in Other - 3.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +395.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +269.6%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +395.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +269.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 4.67g Biscuit
Protein 7g 11.4g Foie gras
Fats 16.3g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 44.6g 4.67g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Sugar 2.18g Foie gras
Fiber 1.5g 0g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 70mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 18mg 13mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 121mg 138mg Foie gras
Sodium 580mg 697mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.54mg 0.92mg Foie gras
Copper 0.082mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.378mg 0.12mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 82IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.088mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.299mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 2.51mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.06mg Foie gras
Folate 61µg 60µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.211mg 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 0.514mg 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.226mg 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.132mg 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.313mg 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.161mg 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 3mg 150mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 14.45g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.84g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
25%
Biscuit
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.126g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.