Foie gras vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between foie gras and couscous
- Couscous contains less vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2 than foie gras.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 392% higher.
- The amount of cholesterol in couscous is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Couscous, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +775% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1347.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +875.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +253.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +809.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1007.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +155.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +223.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +200.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27300% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1073.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +397.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +95.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +116309.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1212.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0µg | 392% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 0µg | 111% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 0.16g | 67% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 0.029g | 66% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 0.022g | 64% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 0.38mg | 64% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 0mg | 50% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.041mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 27.5µg | 30% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 5mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 22mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.027mg | 21% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 112kcal | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.371mg | 17% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 3.79g | 15% |
| Folate | 60µg | 15µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 0.983mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 0.26mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 23.22g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 0.064g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.084mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.077mg | 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
137%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 692mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.421g)