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Brie vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brie and Foie gras different?

  • Brie is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, while Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 323% more than Brie.
  • Brie contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Foie gras. Brie contains 0.235mg of Vitamin B6, while Foie gras contains 0.06mg.
  • Foie gras is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, brie 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.
Brie
Brie
5
:
5
Foie gras
Foie gras
Contains more Calcium +162.9%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Contains more Zinc +158.7%
Contains more Iron +1000%
Contains more Copper +2005.3%
Contains more Manganese +252.9%
Contains more Selenium +203.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Potassium - 138
Brie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Foie gras
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Calcium +162.9%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Contains more Zinc +158.7%
Contains more Iron +1000%
Contains more Copper +2005.3%
Contains more Manganese +252.9%
Contains more Selenium +203.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Potassium - 138

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.
Brie
Brie
6
:
6
Foie gras
Foie gras
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +463%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +560.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +469.7%
Equal in Folate - 60
Brie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 5% 15% 0% 18% 120% 8% 42% 55% 49% 207% 6%
Foie gras
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 B2 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +463%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +560.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +469.7%
Equal in Folate - 60

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
Brie
2
:
3
Foie gras
Foie gras
Contains more Protein +82%
Contains more Water +30.7%
Contains more Fats +58.4%
Contains more Carbs +937.8%
Contains more Other +13%
Brie
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Foie gras
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 Protein +82%
Contains more Water +30.7%
Contains more Fats +58.4%
Contains more Carbs +937.8%
Contains more Other +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
Brie
0
:
3
Foie gras
Foie gras
Contains less Saturated Fat -17%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +219.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.84
Brie
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Foie gras
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +219.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.84

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 0.45g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 20.75g 11.4g Brie
Fats 27.68g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 0.45g 4.67g Foie gras
Calories 334kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Sugar 0.45g Foie gras
Calcium 184mg 70mg Brie
Iron 0.5mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 20mg 13mg Brie
Phosphorus 188mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 152mg 138mg Brie
Sodium 629mg 697mg Brie
Zinc 2.38mg 0.92mg Brie
Copper 0.019mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.034mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 14.5µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 592IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 174µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.24mg Brie
Vitamin D 20IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg Brie
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.299mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 2.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.06mg Brie
Folate 65µg 60µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 2.3µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.161mg Brie
Threonine 0.751mg 0.507mg Brie
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.606mg Brie
Leucine 1.929mg 1.029mg Brie
Lysine 1.851mg 0.863mg Brie
Methionine 0.592mg 0.27mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.567mg Brie
Valine 1.34mg 0.719mg Brie
Histidine 0.716mg 0.303mg Brie
Cholesterol 100mg 150mg Brie
Saturated Fat 17.41g 14.45g Foie gras
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.84g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie 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
46%
Brie
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brie
Brie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
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.
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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.