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Cheesecake vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheesecake and foie gras different?

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin A, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5 than cheesecake.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 385% higher.

Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
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 less SodiumSodium -37.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.3%
Contains more IronIron +773%
Contains more CopperCopper +1900%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +746.2%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +529.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1187.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5429.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 CarbsCarbs +446%
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.3%
Contains more FatsFats +94.8%
Contains more OtherOther +238.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 -31.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +196.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 9.4µg 385%
Vitamin A 159µg 1001µg 94%
Selenium 5.2µg 44µg 71%
Iron 0.63mg 5.5mg 61%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 25.61g 42%
Copper 0.02mg 0.4mg 42%
Fats 22.5g 43.84g 33%
Cholesterol 55mg 150mg 32%
Saturated fat 9.921g 14.45g 21%
Phosphorus 93mg 200mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 2.51mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 1.2mg 13%
Protein 5.5g 11.4g 12%
Folate 18µg 60µg 11%
Sodium 438mg 697mg 11%
Choline 45.9mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.299mg 8%
Calories 321kcal 462kcal 7%
Carbs 25.5g 4.67g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.088mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.84g 5%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.92mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Calcium 51mg 70mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2mg 2%
Potassium 90mg 138mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.06mg 1%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.12mg 1%
Net carbs 25.1g 4.67g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 21.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0.303mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake 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
19%
Cheesecake
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.529g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.