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Foie gras vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Foie gras and Cashew different?

  • Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, however, Cashew is richer in Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 392% higher.
  • Cashew has less Cholesterol.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw 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 Calcium +89.2%
Contains more Selenium +121.1%
Contains more Iron +21.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.5%
Contains more Potassium +378.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +528.3%
Contains more Copper +448.8%
Contains more Manganese +1279.2%
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 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +89.2%
Contains more Selenium +121.1%
Contains more Iron +21.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.5%
Contains more Potassium +378.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +528.3%
Contains more Copper +448.8%
Contains more Manganese +1279.2%

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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Cashew
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +415.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +380.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +595%
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% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +415.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.9%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +380.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +595%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +612.3%
Contains more Other +20.1%
Contains more Protein +59.8%
Contains more Carbs +546.5%
Equal in Fats - 43.85
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
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Water +612.3%
Contains more Other +20.1%
Contains more Protein +59.8%
Contains more Carbs +546.5%
Equal in Fats - 43.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +833.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 23.797
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +833.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 23.797

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 11.4g 18.22g Cashew
Fats 43.84g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 4.67g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 462kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Foie gras
Fiber 0g 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 70mg 37mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 13mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 200mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 138mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 697mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 0.92mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.4mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 0.12mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 44µg 19.9µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 2mg 0.5mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.058mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.062mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.864mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 60µg 25µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.507mg 0.688mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 1.029mg 1.472mg Cashew
Lysine 0.863mg 0.928mg Cashew
Methionine 0.27mg 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.951mg Cashew
Valine 0.719mg 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.303mg 0.456mg Cashew
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 14.45g 7.783g Cashew
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 23.797g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Cashew
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
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 685mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.667g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.