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Foie gras vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between foie gras and bulgur dry

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, and iron; however, bulgur dry has more manganese, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 392% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Bulgur, dry.

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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 117% 11% 36% 92% 112% 53% 129% 2.2% 398% 13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +123.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1813%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1161.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +197.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2440%

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% 1.2% 0% 58% 27% 96% 63% 79% 0% 4.8% 20% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +470%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +3196.2%
Contains more WaterWater +311.6%
Contains more OtherOther +102%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1524.6%
~equal in Protein ~12.29g

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
25% 18% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.541 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14703.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%

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 Bulgur dry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg 392%
Manganese 0.12mg 3.048mg 127%
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg 111%
Selenium 44µg 2.3µg 76%
Fats 43.84g 1.33g 65%
Saturated fat 14.45g 0.232g 65%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 0.173g 64%
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg 50%
Fiber 0g 12.5g 50%
Iron 5.5mg 2.46mg 38%
Magnesium 13mg 164mg 36%
Sodium 697mg 17mg 30%
Carbs 4.67g 75.87g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.342mg 22%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 5.114mg 16%
Phosphorus 200mg 300mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.115mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.232mg 12%
Zinc 0.92mg 1.93mg 9%
Potassium 138mg 410mg 8%
Folate 60µg 27µg 8%
Copper 0.4mg 0.335mg 7%
Calories 462kcal 342kcal 6%
Choline 28.1mg 5%
Calcium 70mg 35mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.045mg 3%
Protein 11.4g 12.29g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.541g 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Net carbs 4.67g 63.37g N/A
Sugar 0.41g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.285mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
28%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 680mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.218g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Bulgur dry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170688/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.