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Foie gras vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between foie gras and crackers

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, copper, iron, and vitamin B5, while crackers have more vitamin B1 and manganese.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 392% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in crackers is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.9%
Contains more IronIron +36.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +284.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +556.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +309.2%
~equal in Sodium ~726mg

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.063mg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.7%
Contains more FatsFats +65.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1079.6%
Contains more OtherOther +22.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1212.6%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +290.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1463.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Crackers DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg 392%
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg 111%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 13.137g 82%
Selenium 44µg 6.7µg 68%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 58%
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 6.553g 48%
Saturated fat 14.45g 5.562g 40%
Copper 0.4mg 0.104mg 33%
Fats 43.84g 26.43g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.416mg 27%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Carbs 4.67g 61.3g 19%
Iron 5.5mg 4.03mg 18%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.491mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.417mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 4.352mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.456mg 12%
Protein 11.4g 6.64g 10%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Folate 60µg 92µg 8%
Phosphorus 200mg 248mg 7%
Calcium 70mg 120mg 5%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.49mg 4%
Choline 9.6mg 2%
Calories 462kcal 510kcal 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Sodium 697mg 726mg 1%
Potassium 138mg 118mg 1%
Magnesium 13mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 59g N/A
Sugar 8.18g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.063mg 0%
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.888g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.