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Foie gras vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are foie gras and camembert different?

  • Foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin A, and copper; however, camembert is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 338% higher.
  • Foie gras contains 19 times more copper than camembert. While foie gras contains 0.4mg of copper, camembert contains only 0.021mg.
  • Camembert has less cholesterol.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Cheese, camembert are the varieties used 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 14% 116% 17% 12% 7% 65% 149% 110% 5% 79%
Contains more IronIron +1566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1804.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +203.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +454.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +158.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.5%

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% 80% 4.2% 6% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +298.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +623.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +278.3%
~equal in Folate ~62µg

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
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +80.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +915.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.7%
Contains more WaterWater +39.8%
Contains more OtherOther +20.7%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.724 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +264.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16%
~equal in Saturated fat ~15.259g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Camembert DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 1.3µg 338%
Vitamin A 1001µg 241µg 84%
Iron 5.5mg 0.33mg 65%
Selenium 44µg 14.5µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 7.023g 46%
Copper 0.4mg 0.021mg 42%
Calcium 70mg 388mg 32%
Fats 43.84g 24.26g 30%
Cholesterol 150mg 72mg 26%
Phosphorus 200mg 347mg 21%
Protein 11.4g 19.8g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.488mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.227mg 13%
Zinc 0.92mg 2.38mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.63mg 12%
Calories 462kcal 300kcal 8%
Sodium 697mg 842mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.028mg 5%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.038mg 4%
Saturated fat 14.45g 15.259g 4%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.364mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 13mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.724g 1%
Folate 60µg 62µg 1%
Carbs 4.67g 0.46g 1%
Potassium 138mg 187mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 0.46g N/A
Sugar 0.46g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.307mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.717mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.968mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.84mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.105mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 1.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.683mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Camembert
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
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.809g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.