Foie gras vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between foie gras and baby food?
- Foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, and selenium, yet baby food is higher in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 525% more.
- The amount of cholesterol in baby food is lower.
We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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.
Contains more CopperCopper | +19.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +69.9% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +669.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +947.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +216.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +763.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +160.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +39.5% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +15% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2670.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +808.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1283% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +215% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +896.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +452.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1471.7% |
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Protein
~12.2g
~equal in
Other
~3.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2023.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Iron | 5.5mg | 47.5mg | 525% |
Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0µg | 392% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 34.714mg | 201% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 2.438mg | 196% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 2.717mg | 186% |
Vitamin A | 1001µg | 1µg | 111% |
Calcium | 70mg | 733mg | 66% |
Saturated fat | 14.45g | 0.769g | 62% |
Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 1.206g | 61% |
Fats | 43.84g | 4.4g | 61% |
Cholesterol | 150mg | 0mg | 50% |
Selenium | 44µg | 25.9µg | 33% |
Fiber | 0g | 7.5g | 30% |
Sodium | 697mg | 3mg | 30% |
Phosphorus | 200mg | 392mg | 27% |
Vitamin E | 3.68mg | 25% | |
Carbs | 4.67g | 73.4g | 23% |
Magnesium | 13mg | 100mg | 21% |
Zinc | 0.92mg | 2.4mg | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.189mg | 10% |
Potassium | 138mg | 437mg | 9% |
Copper | 0.4mg | 0.334mg | 7% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 1.697g | 6% |
Manganese | 0.12mg | 5% | |
Choline | 23.2mg | 4% | |
Folate | 60µg | 43µg | 4% |
Calories | 462kcal | 379kcal | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 1.074mg | 3% |
Protein | 11.4g | 12.2g | 2% |
Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 2mg | 2.3mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 4.67g | 65.9g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.029mg | 1.041mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.863mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.719mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet |
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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%

164%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%

260%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 694mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.681g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.