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Foie gras vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between foie gras and chocolate brownie?

  • Foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B5, and phosphorus, yet chocolate brownie is richer in manganese.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 385% higher.
  • Foie gras has 4 times more vitamin A than chocolate brownie. Foie gras has 3333IU of vitamin A, while chocolate brownie has 827IU.
  • Chocolate brownie contains less cholesterol.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.8%
Contains more IronIron +198.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +282.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +307.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +389.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.388mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.97mg

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% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5775%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.9%
Contains more FatsFats +50.7%
Contains more WaterWater +194%
Contains more OtherOther +60.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +974.9%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +136.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1020.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.16µg 385%
Vitamin A 1001µg 176µg 92%
Selenium 44µg 11.5µg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 9.412g 57%
Iron 5.5mg 1.84mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 10.839g 37%
Saturated fat 14.45g 7.319g 32%
Cholesterol 150mg 73mg 26%
Fats 43.84g 29.1g 23%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.587mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.328mg 17%
Sodium 697mg 343mg 15%
Carbs 4.67g 50.2g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.982mg 10%
Protein 11.4g 6.2g 10%
Magnesium 13mg 53mg 10%
Phosphorus 200mg 132mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.19mg 8%
Folate 60µg 29µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.141mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.094mg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.3mg 2%
Copper 0.4mg 0.388mg 1%
Potassium 138mg 176mg 1%
Calcium 70mg 57mg 1%
Calories 462kcal 466kcal 0%
Net carbs 4.67g 50.2g N/A
Zinc 0.92mg 0.97mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 354mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.131g)
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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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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.