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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +896.4%
Contains more WaterWater +452.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1471.7%
~equal in Protein ~12.2g
~equal in Other ~3.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
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.
Foie gras Baby food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Baby food DV% diff.
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Baby food
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
137%
Foie gras
164%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 694mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.681g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
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.

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.