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Caramel vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caramel and Foie gras?

  • Caramel has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Folate than Foie gras.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 379% higher.

We used Candies, caramels and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +97.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +55.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.8%
Contains more Iron +3828.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.4%
Contains more Zinc +109.1%
Contains more Copper +2122.2%
Contains more Manganese +990.9%
Contains more Selenium +2344.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Calcium +97.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +55.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.8%
Contains more Iron +3828.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.4%
Contains more Zinc +109.1%
Contains more Copper +2122.2%
Contains more Manganese +990.9%
Contains more Selenium +2344.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin A +7835.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1595.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.5%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3033.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin A +7835.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1595.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.5%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3033.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1548.8%
Contains more Protein +147.8%
Contains more Fats +441.2%
Contains more Water +335.8%
Contains more Other +69.4%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 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 Carbs +1548.8%
Contains more Protein +147.8%
Contains more Fats +441.2%
Contains more Water +335.8%
Contains more Other +69.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +314%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1560.8%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +314%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1560.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 77g 4.67g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 11.4g Foie gras
Fats 8.1g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 77g 4.67g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Sugar 65.5g Foie gras
Calcium 138mg 70mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 17mg 13mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 214mg 138mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 697mg Caramel
Zinc 0.44mg 0.92mg Foie gras
Copper 0.018mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.011mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 1.8µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 42IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.088mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 2.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.06mg Foie gras
Folate 4µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.192mg 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 0.417mg 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.338mg 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.107mg 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.285mg 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.115mg 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 7mg 150mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 14.45g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.84g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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 contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.974g)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.