Foie gras vs. Blood sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between foie gras and blood sausage?
- Foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, copper, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, yet blood sausage is higher in iron.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 350% more.
- The amount of cholesterol in blood sausage is lower.
We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Blood sausage 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1066.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +263.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +809.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +183.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +840% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
Protein:
14.6 g
Fats:
34.5 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
47.3 g
Other:
2.31 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +262% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.84 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.4 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +311.9% |
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Saturated fat
~13.4g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 1µg | 350% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 0µg | 111% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 15.5µg | 52% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.04mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 22mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 15.9g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 3.46g | 17% |
| Folate | 60µg | 5µg | 14% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 34.5g | 14% |
| Choline | 72.8mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.13mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.6mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 6.4mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 120mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 1.2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 6mg | 6% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 14.6g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 13.4g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.01mg | 5% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 379kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 38mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 1.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 680mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 1.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.29g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.57mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 1.39mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 1.02mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.71mg | 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
137%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blood sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blood sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)