Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Broth vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Important differences between broth and foie gras

  • Broth has more calcium; however, foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1008% more.
  • Broth contains 3 times more calcium than foie gras. Broth contains 187mg of calcium, while foie gras contains 70mg.
  • Foie gras contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.

Infographic

Broth vs Foie gras infographic
Infographic link

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.
Broth
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +330.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +167.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
Contains more IronIron +434%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +922.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.1%

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.
Broth
5
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3033.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.51mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 ProteinProtein +46.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +285.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1512.5%
Contains more FatsFats +215.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1531.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +433.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +377.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Foie gras DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 697mg 1008%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 9.4µg 379%
Vitamin A 0µg 1001µg 111%
Iron 1.03mg 5.5mg 56%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 25.61g 51%
Saturated fat 3.43g 14.45g 50%
Fats 13.88g 43.84g 46%
Cholesterol 13mg 150mg 46%
Copper 0mg 0.4mg 44%
Selenium 28µg 44µg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.84g 24%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 1.2mg 12%
Calcium 187mg 70mg 12%
Protein 16.66g 11.4g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.299mg 10%
Calories 267kcal 462kcal 10%
Magnesium 56mg 13mg 10%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.92mg 8%
Folate 32µg 60µg 7%
Phosphorus 166mg 200mg 5%
Potassium 309mg 138mg 5%
Carbs 18.01g 4.67g 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.088mg 1%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 4.67g N/A
Sugar 17.36g N/A
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 2.51mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Foie gras
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
28%
Broth
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 23178mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.