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English muffin vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between English muffin and Foie gras

  • English muffin has more Fiber, and Manganese, while Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 390% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in English muffin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 +61.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.4%
Contains more Manganese +197.5%
Contains more Calcium +34.6%
Contains more Iron +518%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.4%
Contains more Zinc +31.4%
Contains more Copper +210.1%
Equal in Potassium - 138
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.4%
Contains more Manganese +197.5%
Contains more Calcium +34.6%
Contains more Iron +518%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.4%
Contains more Zinc +31.4%
Contains more Copper +210.1%
Equal in Potassium - 138

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 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Folate +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 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 B1 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Folate +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +885%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Fats +2335.6%
Contains more Other +27.1%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 +885%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Fats +2335.6%
Contains more Other +27.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8380.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.84
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 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 +8380.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.84

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 4.67g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 11.4g Foie gras
Fats 1.8g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 46g 4.67g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Fiber 2.7g 0g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 0.89mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 21mg 13mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 131mg 138mg Foie gras
Sodium 464mg 697mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 0.92mg Foie gras
Copper 0.129mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.357mg 0.12mg English muffin
Selenium 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.088mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 2.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.06mg Foie gras
Folate 37µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.242mg 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 0.553mg 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.241mg 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.139mg 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.353mg 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.17mg 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 14.45g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.84g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
15%
English muffin
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
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 - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.191g)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.