Caviar vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Caviar and Foie gras
- Caviar has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, however, Foie gras has more Vitamin A, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Caviar is 442% higher.
- Foie gras has 23 times less Magnesium than Caviar. Caviar has 300mg of Magnesium, while Foie gras has 13mg.
- Foie gras is lower in Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Fish, caviar, black and red, granular 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2207.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +292.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +263.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +140% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +112.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +268.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1991.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -71.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +781.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +453% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 264kcal | 462kcal |
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| Protein | 24.6g | 11.4g |
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| Fats | 17.9g | 43.84g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Net carbs | 4g | 4.67g |
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| Carbs | 4g | 4.67g |
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| Cholesterol | 588mg | 150mg |
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| Vitamin D | 117IU |
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| Magnesium | 300mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 275mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 138mg |
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| Iron | 11.88mg | 5.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.4mg |
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| Zinc | 0.95mg | 0.92mg |
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| Phosphorus | 356mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 1500mg | 697mg |
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| Vitamin A | 905IU | 3333IU |
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| Vitamin A | 271µg | 1001µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2.9µg |
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| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.12mg |
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| Selenium | 65.5µg | 44µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.62mg | 0.299mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 2.51mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 3.5mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 20µg | 9.4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.6µg |
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| Folate | 50µg | 60µg |
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| Choline | 490.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.06g | 14.45g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.631g | 25.61g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.405g | 0.84g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.323mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 1.263mg | 0.507mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.035mg | 0.606mg |
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| Leucine | 2.133mg | 1.029mg |
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| Lysine | 1.834mg | 0.863mg |
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| Methionine | 0.646mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.071mg | 0.567mg |
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| Valine | 1.263mg | 0.719mg |
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| Histidine | 0.649mg | 0.303mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 2.741g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 3.8g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.229g | 0g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Foie gras is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 803mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caviar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins