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Foie gras vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Foie gras and Apple

  • Apple has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Foie gras covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 392% more than Apple.
  • Apple has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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
9
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +4483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +1718.2%
Contains more Potassium +29%
Contains more Zinc +2200%
Contains more Copper +1381.5%
Contains more Manganese +242.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Foie gras
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Apple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +4483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +1718.2%
Contains more Potassium +29%
Contains more Zinc +2200%
Contains more Copper +1381.5%
Contains more Manganese +242.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%

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
8
:
4
Apple
Apple
Contains more Vitamin A +6072.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2658.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1867.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +130%
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
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +6072.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2658.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1867.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +130%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
3
:
2
Apple
Apple
Contains more Protein +4284.6%
Contains more Fats +25688.2%
Contains more Other +1425%
Contains more Carbs +195.7%
Contains more Water +131%
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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +4284.6%
Contains more Fats +25688.2%
Contains more Other +1425%
Contains more Carbs +195.7%
Contains more Water +131%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
2
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +365757.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1547.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Foie gras
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Apple
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +365757.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1547.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Apple Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 11.41g Apple
Protein 11.4g 0.26g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 0.17g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 13.81g Apple
Calories 462kcal 52kcal Foie gras
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 10.39g Foie gras
Fiber 0g 2.4g Apple
Calcium 70mg 6mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 5mg Foie gras
Phosphorus 200mg 11mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 107mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 1mg Apple
Zinc 0.92mg 0.04mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.027mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.035mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 54IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 3µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.18mg Apple
Vitamin C 2mg 4.6mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.017mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.026mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.091mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.061mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.041mg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 3µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 2.2µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.001mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.006mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.006mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg 0.013mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg 0.012mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg 0.001mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.006mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg 0.012mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg 0.005mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg Apple
Saturated Fat 14.45g 0.028g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 0.007g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.051g Foie gras

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Foie gras Apple
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
5%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.422g)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.