Blood sausage vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between blood sausage and foie gras?
- Blood sausage is higher in iron, yet foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, copper, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 350% more.
- The amount of cholesterol in blood sausage is lower.
We used Blood sausage 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 | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1066.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +263.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +809.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +183.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +840% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 9.4µg | 350% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1001µg | 111% |
| Selenium | 15.5µg | 44µg | 52% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.4mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 200mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 15.9g | 25.61g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.84g | 17% |
| Folate | 5µg | 60µg | 14% |
| Fats | 34.5g | 43.84g | 14% |
| Choline | 72.8mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.299mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 1.2mg | 12% |
| Iron | 6.4mg | 5.5mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 150mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 2.51mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 6mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Protein | 14.6g | 11.4g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 13.4g | 14.45g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Calories | 379kcal | 462kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 138mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 0.92mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.088mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 680mg | 697mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.29g | 4.67g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.29g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.29g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.57mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.32mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.39mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.05mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.2mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.82mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.02mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.71mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.6 g
Fats:
34.5 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
47.3 g
Other:
2.31 g
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +262% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.4 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.84 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +311.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~14.45g
