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Candy bar vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are candy bar and foie gras different?

  • Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, manganese, copper, and vitamin B3; however, foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11765% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 10 times more manganese than foie gras. While candy bar contains 1.243mg of manganese, foie gras contains only 0.12mg.
  • Candy bar has less saturated fat.

Candies, peanut bar and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 +746.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +328.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +935.8%
Contains more IronIron +467%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +836.2%

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 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +254900%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +36%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +915%
Contains more FatsFats +30.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2215%
Contains more OtherOther +69.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 -67.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1167.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.06mg 11765%
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg 392%
Vitamin A 0µg 1001µg 111%
Selenium 4.7µg 44µg 71%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.84g 65%
Iron 0.97mg 5.5mg 57%
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg 50%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.12mg 49%
Saturated fat 4.678g 14.45g 44%
Copper 0.774mg 0.4mg 42%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 2.51mg 34%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.92mg 27%
Sodium 156mg 697mg 24%
Magnesium 110mg 13mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 25.61g 22%
Fats 33.7g 43.84g 16%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Phosphorus 308mg 200mg 15%
Carbs 47.4g 4.67g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.299mg 12%
Protein 15.5g 11.4g 8%
Potassium 407mg 138mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 1.2mg 7%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Folate 75µg 60µg 4%
Calories 522kcal 462kcal 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.088mg 1%
Calcium 78mg 70mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 4.67g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 541mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.772g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.