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, and selenium; however, cashew is richer in copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for 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 CalciumCalcium | +89.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +121.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2146.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +378.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +448.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +528.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +196.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +415.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +136.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +380.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +595% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +612.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +546.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~43.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +833.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~23.797g
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0µg | 392% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 2.195mg | 199% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 0µg | 111% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 1.655mg | 67% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 292mg | 66% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 593mg | 56% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 0mg | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 7.845g | 47% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 5.78mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 19.9µg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 7.783g | 30% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 12mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.423mg | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.417mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.058mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 660mg | 15% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 6.68mg | 15% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 18.22g | 14% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.3g | 13% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 30.19g | 9% |
| Folate | 60µg | 25µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 1.062mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.864mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 23.797g | 5% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 553kcal | 5% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 43.85g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0.789mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 1.472mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 1.094mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
200%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 685mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cashew is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.667g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.