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Foie gras vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Foie gras and Brotwurst?

  • Foie gras is richer than Brotwurst in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 306% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Brotwurst is lower.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.8%
Contains more IronIron +434%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.3%

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% 5.4% 9% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +358.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.7%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +57.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.4%
Contains more WaterWater +38.5%
Contains more OtherOther +18.7%

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
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +92%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +236.9%

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 Brotwurst
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Brotwurst Opinion
Calories 462kcal 323kcal Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 14.3g Brotwurst
Fats 43.84g 27.8g Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Net carbs 4.67g 2.98g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 2.98g Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 63mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Magnesium 13mg 16mg Brotwurst
Calcium 70mg 48mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 281mg Brotwurst
Iron 5.5mg 1.03mg Foie gras
Sugar 2.98g Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.08mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 2.1mg Brotwurst
Phosphorus 200mg 134mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 1112mg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Manganese 0.12mg 0.04mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 17µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.25mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.23mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 3.3mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.06mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.13mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 2.05µg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 5µg Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 9.93g Brotwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 13.34g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 2.83g Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.13mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.6mg Brotwurst
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.61mg Brotwurst
Leucine 1.029mg 1.08mg Brotwurst
Lysine 0.863mg 1.14mg Brotwurst
Methionine 0.27mg 0.37mg Brotwurst
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.54mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg 0.68mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg 0.44mg Brotwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.52g)
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 ($)
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.