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Foie gras vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Foie gras and Cod?

  • Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Cod is higher in Vitamin B5.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 3036% more.
  • Foie gras has 110 times more Saturated Fat than Cod. While Foie gras has 14.45g of Saturated Fat, Cod has only 0.131g.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw types 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.
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Cod
Contains more Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Iron +1347.4%
Contains more Zinc +104.4%
Contains more Copper +1328.6%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +32.9%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Potassium +199.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 23% 87% 37% 8% 13% 10% 2% 181%
Contains more Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Iron +1347.4%
Contains more Zinc +104.4%
Contains more Copper +1328.6%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Selenium +32.9%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Potassium +199.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 203

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.
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5
Cod
Contains more Vitamin A +8232.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +933%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 13% 27% 4% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 6% 114% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +8232.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +933%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cod
Contains more Fats +6443.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +916.7%
Contains more Protein +56.2%
Contains more Water +119.3%
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
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Fats +6443.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +916.7%
Contains more Protein +56.2%
Contains more Water +119.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cod
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27144.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
29% 21% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.131 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.231 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27144.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

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 Cod
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Cod Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 17.81g Cod
Fats 43.84g 0.67g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 82kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 16mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 0.38mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 32mg Cod
Phosphorus 200mg 203mg Cod
Potassium 138mg 413mg Cod
Sodium 697mg 54mg Cod
Zinc 0.92mg 0.45mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.028mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.015mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 33.1µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 40IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 12µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.64mg Cod
Vitamin D 36IU Cod
Vitamin D 0.9µg Cod
Vitamin C 2mg 1mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.076mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.065mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 2.063mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 153mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.245mg Cod
Folate 60µg 7µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.91µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cod
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.199mg Cod
Threonine 0.507mg 0.781mg Cod
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.821mg Cod
Leucine 1.029mg 1.447mg Cod
Lysine 0.863mg 1.635mg Cod
Methionine 0.27mg 0.527mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.695mg Cod
Valine 0.719mg 0.917mg Cod
Histidine 0.303mg 0.524mg Cod
Cholesterol 150mg 43mg Cod
Saturated Fat 14.45g 0.131g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.12g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.064g Cod
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 0.094g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.231g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Cod
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
138%
Foie gras
790%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 643mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.319g)
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.

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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.