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Chinese cuisine vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chinese cuisine and Foie gras

  • Chinese cuisine has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Foie gras covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 372% more than Chinese cuisine.
  • Chinese cuisine has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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 +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Zinc +63%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Contains more Calcium +218.2%
Contains more Iron +395.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.2%
Contains more Copper +716.3%
Contains more Selenium +556.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Zinc +63%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Contains more Calcium +218.2%
Contains more Iron +395.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.2%
Contains more Copper +716.3%
Contains more Selenium +556.7%

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 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +443.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1858.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
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 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +443.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1858.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +56.1%
Contains more Water +112.8%
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Fats +727.2%
Contains more Other +102%
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 +56.1%
Contains more Water +112.8%
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Fats +727.2%
Contains more Other +102%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2004.4%
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2004.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 4.67g Chinese cuisine
Protein 7.08g 11.4g Foie gras
Fats 5.3g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 7.29g 4.67g Chinese cuisine
Calories 105kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g Foie gras
Fiber 1.5g 0g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 22mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 1.11mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 15mg 13mg Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 76mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 204mg 138mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 409mg 697mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 1.5mg 0.92mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.147mg 0.12mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 6.7µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 1262IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 2mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 2.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.06mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.313mg 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 0.525mg 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.552mg 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.158mg 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.327mg 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.207mg 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 14mg 150mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 0.978g 14.45g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.84g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.472g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.

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