Foie gras vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Foie gras and Amaranth grain
- Foie gras has more Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Foie gras is 70% higher.
- Amaranth grain has 116 times less Sodium than Foie gras. Foie gras has 697mg of Sodium, while Amaranth grain has 6mg.
Food types used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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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.
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Calcium
+48.9%
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Iron
+161.9%
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Phosphorus
+35.1%
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Copper
+168.5%
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Selenium
+700%
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Magnesium
+400%
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Sodium
-99.1%
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Manganese
+611.7%
Equal in Potassium - 135
Equal in Zinc - 0.86
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Calcium
+48.9%
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Iron
+161.9%
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Phosphorus
+35.1%
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Copper
+168.5%
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Selenium
+700%
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Magnesium
+400%
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-99.1%
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Manganese
+611.7%
Equal in Potassium - 135
Equal in Zinc - 0.86
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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Vitamin B1
+486.7%
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Vitamin B2
+1259.1%
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Vitamin B3
+968.1%
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Folate
+172.7%
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Vitamin B6
+88.3%
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Vitamin B1
+486.7%
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Vitamin B2
+1259.1%
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Vitamin B3
+968.1%
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Folate
+172.7%
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Vitamin B6
+88.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+200%
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Fats
+2674.7%
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+296.1%
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Carbs
+300.2%
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Water
+102.9%
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11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
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3.05 g
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3.8 g
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1.58 g
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18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
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Protein
+200%
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+2674.7%
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+296.1%
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Carbs
+300.2%
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Water
+102.9%
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.67g | 16.59g |
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| Protein | 11.4g | 3.8g |
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| Fats | 43.84g | 1.58g |
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| Carbs | 4.67g | 18.69g |
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| Calories | 462kcal | 102kcal |
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| Starch | 16.23g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 5.5mg | 2.1mg |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 65mg |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 148mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 135mg |
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| Sodium | 697mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 0.92mg | 0.86mg |
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| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.149mg |
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| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.854mg |
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| Selenium | 44µg | 5.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3333IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1001µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.113mg |
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| Folate | 60µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.507mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.606mg |
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| Leucine | 1.029mg |
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| Lysine | 0.863mg |
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| Methionine | 0.27mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg |
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| Valine | 0.719mg |
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| Histidine | 0.303mg |
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| Cholesterol | 150mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.45g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 25.61g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g |
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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
138%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 691mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.45g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)