Foie gras vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between foie gras and cheese sandwich
- Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, and copper; however, cheese sandwich is higher in manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
- Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 387% more than cheese sandwich.
- Cheese sandwich contains 47 times less vitamin A than foie gras. Foie gras contains 3333IU of vitamin A, while cheese sandwich contains 71IU.
- Cheese sandwich has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.
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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 | +109.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +315.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +191.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +802.5% |
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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +7733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +306.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +335% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1057.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1146.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.84 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +147.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +991.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0.12µg | 387% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 21µg | 109% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 9.166g | 56% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 7mg | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 4.129g | 47% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 1.083mg | 42% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 10.351g | 38% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 24.3µg | 36% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 2.62mg | 36% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 25g | 29% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.16mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 382mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.358mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 58.2g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.261mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 204mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.622mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 54mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.427mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 839mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 306mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 3.185mg | 4% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 9.8g | 3% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 497kcal | 2% |
| Folate | 60µg | 64µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 1.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 55.1g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.219mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.321g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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