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Foie gras vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Foie gras and Brown sugar?

  • Brown sugar has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2 than Foie gras.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 392% higher.
  • Brown sugar contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Sugars, brown types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +674.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +4900%
Contains more Zinc +2966.7%
Contains more Copper +751.1%
Contains more Manganese +87.5%
Contains more Selenium +3566.7%
Contains more Calcium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Equal in Potassium - 133
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 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Iron +674.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +4900%
Contains more Zinc +2966.7%
Contains more Copper +751.1%
Contains more Manganese +87.5%
Contains more Selenium +3566.7%
Contains more Calcium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Equal in Potassium - 133

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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +9400%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +2664.2%
Contains more Other +577.8%
Contains more Carbs +2000.4%
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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +9400%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +2664.2%
Contains more Other +577.8%
Contains more Carbs +2000.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 11.4g 0.12g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 0g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 462kcal 380kcal Foie gras
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 5.5mg 0.71mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 9mg Foie gras
Phosphorus 200mg 4mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 133mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 28mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.92mg 0.03mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.047mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.064mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 1.2µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.11mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.132mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.041mg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 1µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 14.45g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 0g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Brown sugar
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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 669mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.45g)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.