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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 RAE, 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.
Contains more Calcium +536.4%
Contains more Iron +614.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.9%
Contains less Sodium -23.2%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +246.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.6%
Contains more Zinc +120.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains more Calcium +536.4%
Contains more Iron +614.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.9%
Contains less Sodium -23.2%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +246.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.6%
Contains more Zinc +120.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 14

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +910.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +494.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 42% 0% 131% 37% 74% 44% 63% 4% 117% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +910.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +494.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +120.6%
Contains more Carbs +539.7%
Contains more Protein +34.2%
Contains more Water +63.6%
Contains more Other +14.8%
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 Fats +120.6%
Contains more Carbs +539.7%
Contains more Protein +34.2%
Contains more Water +63.6%
Contains more Other +14.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.8%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0.73g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 15.3g Bologna sausage
Fats 43.84g 19.87g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0.73g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 247kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 11mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 0.77mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 14mg Bologna sausage
Phosphorus 200mg 139mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 281mg Bologna sausage
Sodium 697mg 907mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 2.03mg Bologna sausage
Copper 0.4mg 0.08mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.036mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 12.7µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.26mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.157mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 3.9mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.72mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.27mg Bologna sausage
Folate 60µg 5µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.93µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 0.3µg Bologna sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.149mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.641mg Bologna sausage
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.663mg Bologna sausage
Leucine 1.029mg 1.168mg Bologna sausage
Lysine 0.863mg 1.204mg Bologna sausage
Methionine 0.27mg 0.412mg Bologna sausage
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.585mg Bologna sausage
Valine 0.719mg 0.737mg Bologna sausage
Histidine 0.303mg 0.482mg Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 150mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 14.45g 6.839g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 9.732g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 2.107g Bologna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Bologna sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
138%
Foie gras
43%
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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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.

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