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Foie gras vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between foie gras and bologna sausage

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, copper, and folate; however, bologna sausage is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B6.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 353% more.
  • Bologna sausage contains less cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Bologna, pork.

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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 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +536.4%
Contains more IronIron +614.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +246.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg

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 0% 0% 5.2% 21% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +910.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +494.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350%

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% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +120.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +539.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.2%
Contains more WaterWater +63.6%
Contains more OtherOther +14.8%

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
37% 52% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +163.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.8%

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 Bologna sausage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Bologna sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.93µg 353%
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg 111%
Iron 5.5mg 0.77mg 59%
Selenium 44µg 12.7µg 57%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 9.732g 40%
Fats 43.84g 19.87g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.523mg 36%
Copper 0.4mg 0.08mg 36%
Saturated fat 14.45g 6.839g 35%
Cholesterol 150mg 59mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.27mg 16%
Folate 60µg 5µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.157mg 11%
Calories 462kcal 247kcal 11%
Choline 54.4mg 10%
Zinc 0.92mg 2.03mg 10%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.72mg 10%
Phosphorus 200mg 139mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 3.9mg 9%
Sodium 697mg 907mg 9%
Protein 11.4g 15.3g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 2.107g 8%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 7%
Vitamin D 56IU 7%
Calcium 70mg 11mg 6%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.036mg 4%
Potassium 138mg 281mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Carbs 4.67g 0.73g 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 0.73g N/A
Magnesium 13mg 14mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.585mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.482mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Bologna sausage
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
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.611g)
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.
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.

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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.