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Foie gras vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Foie gras and Apple pie

  • Apple pie has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Foie gras covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 391% more than Apple pie.

Food varieties used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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.
Foie gras
Foie gras
8
:
2
Apple pie
Apple pie
Contains more Calcium +536.4%
Contains more Iron +354.5%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +733.3%
Contains more Potassium +112.3%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +769.6%
Contains less Sodium -61.8%
Contains more Manganese +51.7%
Foie gras
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Apple pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +536.4%
Contains more Iron +354.5%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +733.3%
Contains more Potassium +112.3%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +769.6%
Contains less Sodium -61.8%
Contains more Manganese +51.7%

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.
Foie gras
Foie gras
7
:
2
Apple pie
Apple pie
Contains more Vitamin A +2587.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +908.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93900%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.3%
Foie gras
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Apple pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2587.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +908.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93900%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
3
:
2
Apple pie
Apple pie
Contains more Protein +500%
Contains more Fats +298.5%
Contains more Other +238.9%
Contains more Carbs +628.1%
Contains more Water +40.9%
Foie gras
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
Apple pie
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +500%
Contains more Fats +298.5%
Contains more Other +238.9%
Contains more Carbs +628.1%
Contains more Water +40.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
1
:
2
Apple pie
Apple pie
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +483.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.7%
Foie gras
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Apple pie
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +483.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.7%

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 Apple pie
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 32.4g Apple pie
Protein 11.4g 1.9g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 11g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 34g Apple pie
Calories 462kcal 237kcal Foie gras
Fiber 0g 1.6g Apple pie
Calcium 70mg 11mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 1.21mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 7mg Foie gras
Phosphorus 200mg 24mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 65mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 266mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.92mg 0.16mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.046mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.182mg Apple pie
Selenium 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 124IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 29µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.134mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.158mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.123mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.119mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.038mg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 4µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.01µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.026mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.054mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.073mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg 0.129mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg 0.07mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg 0.032mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg 0.084mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg 0.038mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 14.45g 3.797g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 4.388g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 2.198g Apple pie

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Foie gras Apple pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
138%
Foie gras
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.653g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.