Foie gras vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are foie gras and biscuits different?
- Foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, copper, iron, and vitamin B5, while biscuits are higher in vitamin B1 and calcium.
- Foie gras covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 388% more than biscuits.
- Foie gras contains 50 times more cholesterol than biscuits. Foie gras contains 150mg of cholesterol, while biscuits contain 3mg.
Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types were used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +14% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +387.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +235.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +215% |
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 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +321.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +304.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +169% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +855% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +269.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +395.6% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0.08µg | 388% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 111% | |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 3mg | 49% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 6.93g | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 4.324g | 46% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 19.5µg | 45% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 16.3g | 42% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.082mg | 35% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 2.9mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 4.163g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.356mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.285mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 235mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 44.6g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.378mg | 11% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 7g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 353kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 164mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 580mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 2.949mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.035mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 121mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Folate | 60µg | 61µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 147mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.126g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.