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.
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.
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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +264.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16% |
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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.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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% |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%

57%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Foie gras is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.809g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?

Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

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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