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Focaccia vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between focaccia and foie gras

  • Focaccia has more vitamin B1 and folate; however, foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, copper, iron, and vitamin B5.
  • Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 392% more than focaccia.
  • Foie gras contains 5 times less vitamin B1 than focaccia. Focaccia contains 0.47mg of vitamin B1, while foie gras contains 0.088mg.
  • Focaccia has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
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 +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +203.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains more IronIron +74.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +339.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +176.7%

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% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +434.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +130%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.299mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 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 +667%
Contains more WaterWater +23.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30%
Contains more FatsFats +455.6%
Contains more OtherOther +89.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 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 -93.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +351.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg 392%
Vitamin A 0µg 1001µg 111%
Saturated fat 0.877g 14.45g 62%
Fats 7.89g 43.84g 55%
Selenium 15.9µg 44µg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 5.67g 25.61g 50%
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg 50%
Copper 0.091mg 0.4mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.088mg 32%
Iron 3.16mg 5.5mg 29%
Folate 138µg 60µg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 1.2mg 11%
Manganese 0.364mg 0.12mg 11%
Calories 249kcal 462kcal 11%
Carbs 35.82g 4.67g 10%
Phosphorus 128mg 200mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 2.51mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Sodium 561mg 697mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Protein 8.77g 11.4g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.06mg 4%
Zinc 1.33mg 0.92mg 4%
Calcium 35mg 70mg 4%
Magnesium 20mg 13mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Potassium 114mg 138mg 1%
Choline 2.9mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 0.84g 1%
Net carbs 34.02g 4.67g N/A
Sugar 1.75g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.299mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Focaccia 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
36%
Focaccia
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.573g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.