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Buttermilk vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between buttermilk and foie gras

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin A, copper, vitamin B5, and phosphorus in foie gras is higher than in buttermilk.
  • Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 383% more than buttermilk.
  • Buttermilk contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
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 CalciumCalcium +65.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +10900%
Contains more CopperCopper +3536.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +119%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2100%
~equal in Potassium ~138mg

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.
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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4172.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 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 WaterWater +143.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +244.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4881.8%
Contains more OtherOther +242.7%
~equal in Carbs ~4.67g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 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 -96.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9982.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2445.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 9.4µg 383%
Vitamin A 14µg 1001µg 110%
Selenium 2µg 44µg 76%
Iron 0.05mg 5.5mg 68%
Fats 0.88g 43.84g 66%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 25.61g 63%
Saturated fat 0.548g 14.45g 63%
Cholesterol 4mg 150mg 49%
Copper 0.011mg 0.4mg 43%
Sodium 190mg 697mg 22%
Calories 40kcal 462kcal 21%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 1.2mg 19%
Protein 3.31g 11.4g 16%
Phosphorus 89mg 200mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 2.51mg 15%
Folate 5µg 60µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.299mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.84g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.088mg 5%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.12mg 5%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.92mg 5%
Calcium 116mg 70mg 5%
Choline 17.7mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 4.79g 4.67g N/A
Carbs 4.79g 4.67g 0%
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Magnesium 11mg 13mg 0%
Potassium 151mg 138mg 0%
Sugar 4.79g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Foie gras
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Buttermilk
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
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 - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 146mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 507mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.902g)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.