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Chorizo vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chorizo and Foie gras

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, while Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 308% higher.
  • Foie gras contains 9 times less Vitamin B6 than Chorizo. Chorizo contains 0.53mg of Vitamin B6, while Foie gras contains 0.06mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Foie gras is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef 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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
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 +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +270.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +775%
Contains more IronIron +245.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +108.5%

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% 0% 4.4% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
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% 200% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +615.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +370%
Contains more FolateFolate +2900%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.299mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 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 ProteinProtein +111.4%
Contains more OtherOther +28.5%
Contains more FatsFats +14.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +151.1%
Contains more WaterWater +16.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +311.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~14.45g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Foie gras
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Chorizo Foie gras Opinion
Calories 455kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Protein 24.1g 11.4g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 43.84g Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Net carbs 1.86g 4.67g Foie gras
Carbs 1.86g 4.67g Foie gras
Cholesterol 88mg 150mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 13mg Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 70mg Foie gras
Potassium 398mg 138mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Copper 0.08mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Zinc 3.41mg 0.92mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 200mg Foie gras
Sodium 1235mg 697mg Foie gras
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 21.1µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.088mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.299mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.51mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.06mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 60µg Foie gras
Choline 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 14.45g Chorizo
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.84g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.161mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.507mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.606mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 1.029mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.863mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.27mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.567mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.719mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.303mg Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo 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
67%
Chorizo
127%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 538mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069999999999999g)
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.