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Chocolate cake vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chocolate cake and foie gras

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, iron, copper, vitamin B5, and phosphorus in foie gras is higher than in chocolate cake.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 385% more than chocolate cake.
  • The amount of sodium in chocolate cake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
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 +146.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +241.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +269.7%
~equal in Potassium ~138mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +60.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5775%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 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 CarbsCarbs +1043.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.1%
Contains more FatsFats +190.3%
Contains more WaterWater +51.8%
Contains more OtherOther +69.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 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 -62.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +228.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +324.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 9.4µg 385%
Vitamin A 1001µg 111%
Selenium 11.9µg 44µg 58%
Iron 1.61mg 5.5mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 25.61g 49%
Fats 15.1g 43.84g 44%
Saturated fat 5.43g 14.45g 41%
Cholesterol 58mg 150mg 31%
Choline 128.4mg 23%
Copper 0.207mg 0.4mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 1.2mg 18%
Sodium 315mg 697mg 17%
Carbs 53.4g 4.67g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.84g 13%
Phosphorus 106mg 200mg 13%
Protein 5.3g 11.4g 12%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 2.51mg 9%
Folate 27µg 60µg 8%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.12mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.299mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Calories 371kcal 462kcal 5%
Magnesium 32mg 13mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.088mg 4%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.92mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.06mg 1%
Calcium 60mg 70mg 1%
Net carbs 51.8g 4.67g N/A
Potassium 140mg 138mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 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
Chocolate cake 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%
Chocolate cake
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.02g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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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