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Foie gras vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are foie gras and cheesecake different?

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin A, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5 than cheesecake.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 385% higher.
  • Foie gras contains 20 times more copper than cheesecake. While foie gras contains 0.4mg of copper, cheesecake contains only 0.02mg.
  • Cheesecake has less cholesterol.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.3%
Contains more IronIron +773%
Contains more CopperCopper +1900%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +746.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.7%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +529.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1187.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5429.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.3%
Contains more FatsFats +94.8%
Contains more OtherOther +238.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +446%
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +196.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Cheesecake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.17µg 385%
Vitamin A 1001µg 159µg 94%
Selenium 44µg 5.2µg 71%
Iron 5.5mg 0.63mg 61%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 8.634g 42%
Copper 0.4mg 0.02mg 42%
Fats 43.84g 22.5g 33%
Cholesterol 150mg 55mg 32%
Saturated fat 14.45g 9.921g 21%
Phosphorus 200mg 93mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.195mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.571mg 13%
Protein 11.4g 5.5g 12%
Folate 60µg 18µg 11%
Sodium 697mg 438mg 11%
Choline 45.9mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.193mg 8%
Calories 462kcal 321kcal 7%
Carbs 4.67g 25.5g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.028mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.602g 5%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.51mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Calcium 70mg 51mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.4mg 2%
Potassium 138mg 90mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.052mg 1%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 25.1g N/A
Magnesium 13mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 21.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.529g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.