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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.
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 5.7% 1.8% 3.4% 240% 13% 35% 9.4% 89% 1.3% 85%
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%
Contains more IronIron +16.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.3%
~equal in Sodium ~680mg

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% 200% 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 0% 0% 2.6% 39% 18% 30% 23% 36% 9.2% 125% 0% 3.8% 40%
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%
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
15% 35% 47% 2%
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
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
41% 49% 11%
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%
~equal in 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.
Foie gras Blood sausage
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Blood sausage Opinion
Calories 462kcal 379kcal Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 14.6g Blood sausage
Fats 43.84g 34.5g Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Net carbs 4.67g 1.29g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 1.29g Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 120mg Blood sausage
Vitamin D 52IU Blood sausage
Magnesium 13mg 8mg Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 6mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 38mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 6.4mg Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.04mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 1.3mg Blood sausage
Phosphorus 200mg 22mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 680mg Blood sausage
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.13mg Blood sausage
Vitamin D 1.3µg Blood sausage
Manganese 0.12mg 0.01mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 15.5µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.07mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.13mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.6mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.04mg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 1µg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 5µg Foie gras
Choline 72.8mg Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 14.45g 13.4g Blood sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 15.9g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 3.46g Blood sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.18mg Blood sausage
Threonine 0.507mg 0.57mg Blood sausage
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.32mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg 1.39mg Blood sausage
Lysine 0.863mg 1.05mg Blood sausage
Methionine 0.27mg 0.2mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.82mg Blood sausage
Valine 0.719mg 1.02mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.303mg 0.71mg Blood sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Blood sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
127%
Foie gras
25%
Blood sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
48%
Blood sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blood sausage
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 ($)

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. Blood sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171618/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.