Foie gras vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between foie gras and American cheese
- Foie gras has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin A, selenium, and copper; however, American cheese is higher in calcium and phosphorus.
- Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 329% more than American cheese.
- American cheese contains 9 times less iron than foie gras. Foie gras contains 5.5mg of iron, while American cheese contains 0.63mg.
- American cheese has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 IronIron | +773% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +769.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +192.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +117.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1392.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +170.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +220.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +486.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3202.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +197.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +526.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122% |
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Water
~39.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.84 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +211% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 1.5µg | 329% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 1045mg | 98% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 250µg | 83% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 641mg | 63% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 0.63mg | 61% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 20.2µg | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 8.236g | 43% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 1671mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.046mg | 39% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 31.79g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 100mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.403mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 18.057g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 0.076mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 2.49mg | 14% |
| Folate | 60µg | 8µg | 13% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 18.13g | 13% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.015mg | 6% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 371kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.234mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 1.286g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 3.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Potassium | 138mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.26g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 974mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Foie gras is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.607g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.