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Chestnut vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chestnut and Foie gras

  • Chestnut has more Manganese, Vitamin C, and Potassium, while Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 392% more than Chestnut.
  • Chestnut contains 13 times more Vitamin C than Foie gras. While Chestnut contains 26.7mg of Vitamin C, Foie gras contains only 2mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chestnut is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed 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.
Contains more Magnesium +315.4%
Contains more Potassium +418.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +18%
Contains more Manganese +611.7%
Contains more Calcium +52.2%
Contains more Iron +217.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +102%
Contains more Zinc +268%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Magnesium +315.4%
Contains more Potassium +418.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +18%
Contains more Manganese +611.7%
Contains more Calcium +52.2%
Contains more Iron +217.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +102%
Contains more Zinc +268%

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 C +1235%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +19505.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.7%
Contains more Folate +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
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 C +1235%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +19505.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.7%
Contains more Folate +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +494.4%
Contains more Water +84%
Contains more Protein +470%
Contains more Fats +3076.8%
Contains more Other +329.6%
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 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 +494.4%
Contains more Water +84%
Contains more Protein +470%
Contains more Fats +3076.8%
Contains more Other +329.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5280.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.1%
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5280.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 27.76g 4.67g Chestnut
Protein 2g 11.4g Foie gras
Fats 1.38g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 27.76g 4.67g Chestnut
Calories 131kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Calcium 46mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 1.73mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 54mg 13mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 99mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 715mg 138mg Chestnut
Sodium 27mg 697mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.25mg 0.92mg Foie gras
Copper 0.472mg 0.4mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.854mg 0.12mg Chestnut
Selenium 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 17IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 26.7mg 2mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.088mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 2.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.06mg Chestnut
Folate 38µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.071mg 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 0.118mg 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.118mg 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.047mg 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.112mg 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.055mg 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg Chestnut
Saturated Fat 0.26g 14.45g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.476g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 0.84g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chestnut 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
22%
Chestnut
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.19g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.