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Foie gras vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between foie gras and almond butter?

  • Foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin A, yet almond butter is higher in manganese, magnesium, copper, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 392% more.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 199% 104% 66% 131% 311% 90% 218% 0.91% 278% 13%
Contains more IronIron +57.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1733.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2046.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +395.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +442%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1675.8%

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.
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%
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% 484% 0% 10% 217% 59% 19% 24% 0% 0% 40% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +277.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +2158.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.9%
Contains more FatsFats +26.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +303%
~equal in Other ~3.08g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
8% 65% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.613 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1520.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Almond butter DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg 392%
Vitamin E 24.21mg 161%
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg 111%
Manganese 0.12mg 2.131mg 87%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 13.613g 85%
Selenium 44µg 2.4µg 76%
Magnesium 13mg 279mg 63%
Copper 0.4mg 0.934mg 59%
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg 50%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.939mg 49%
Saturated fat 14.45g 4.152g 47%
Phosphorus 200mg 508mg 44%
Fiber 0g 10.3g 41%
Sodium 697mg 7mg 30%
Calcium 70mg 347mg 28%
Iron 5.5mg 3.49mg 25%
Zinc 0.92mg 3.29mg 22%
Protein 11.4g 20.96g 19%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.318mg 18%
Potassium 138mg 748mg 18%
Fats 43.84g 55.5g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 32.445g 17%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Calories 462kcal 614kcal 8%
Carbs 4.67g 18.82g 5%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 3.155mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.041mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.103mg 3%
Folate 60µg 53µg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 4.67g 8.52g N/A
Sugar 4.43g N/A
Starch 0.08g 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.159mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.555mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.483mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.612mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.55mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Almond butter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
137%
Foie gras
68%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 690mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.298g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/nutrients
  2. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.