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Danish pastry vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Danish pastry and Foie gras?

  • Foie gras is richer than Danish pastry in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 383% more.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types 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.
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -40.2%
Contains more Manganese +192.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +205.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.2%
Contains more Potassium +40.8%
Contains more Zinc +31.4%
Contains more Copper +349.4%
Contains more Selenium +132.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
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 less Sodium -40.2%
Contains more Manganese +192.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +205.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.2%
Contains more Potassium +40.8%
Contains more Zinc +31.4%
Contains more Copper +349.4%
Contains more Selenium +132.8%

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 B1 +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2503.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4600%
Equal in Folate - 60
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
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 B1 +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2503.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4600%
Equal in Folate - 60

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +696.6%
Contains more Protein +42.5%
Contains more Fats +100.2%
Contains more Water +18%
Contains more Other +103.3%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 +696.6%
Contains more Protein +42.5%
Contains more Fats +100.2%
Contains more Water +18%
Contains more Other +103.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +206.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.4%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +206.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 4.67g Danish pastry
Protein 8g 11.4g Foie gras
Fats 21.9g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 37.2g 4.67g Danish pastry
Calories 374kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Sugar 6.95g Foie gras
Fiber 1g 0g Danish pastry
Calcium 35mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 1.8mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 15mg 13mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 108mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 98mg 138mg Foie gras
Sodium 417mg 697mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 0.92mg Foie gras
Copper 0.089mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.351mg 0.12mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 128IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.088mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2mg 2.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.06mg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 60µg
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.293mg 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 0.644mg 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.43mg 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.174mg 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.412mg 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.205mg 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 23mg 150mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 14.45g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.84g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry 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
23%
Danish pastry
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.656g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.