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

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Summary of differences between foie gras and chocolate cake

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, iron, copper, vitamin B5, and phosphorus in foie gras is higher than in chocolate cake.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 385% more than chocolate cake.
  • Foie gras contains 24 times more vitamin A than chocolate cake. While foie gras contains 3333IU of vitamin A, chocolate cake contains only 140IU.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chocolate cake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +241.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +269.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%
~equal in Potassium ~140mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5775%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.1%
Contains more FatsFats +190.3%
Contains more WaterWater +51.8%
Contains more OtherOther +69.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1043.5%

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
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +324.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +228.7%

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 Chocolate cake
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.16µg 385%
Vitamin A 1001µg 111%
Selenium 44µg 11.9µg 58%
Iron 5.5mg 1.61mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 6.039g 49%
Fats 43.84g 15.1g 44%
Saturated fat 14.45g 5.43g 41%
Cholesterol 150mg 58mg 31%
Choline 128.4mg 23%
Copper 0.4mg 0.207mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.304mg 18%
Sodium 697mg 315mg 17%
Carbs 4.67g 53.4g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 2.761g 13%
Phosphorus 200mg 106mg 13%
Protein 11.4g 5.3g 12%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.137mg 9%
Folate 60µg 27µg 8%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.28mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.213mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Calories 462kcal 371kcal 5%
Magnesium 13mg 32mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.141mg 4%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.69mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.2mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.041mg 1%
Calcium 70mg 60mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 51.8g N/A
Potassium 138mg 140mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.12mg 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 Chocolate cake
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%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.02g)
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 ($)

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 cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.