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Foie gras vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between foie gras and croissant

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, copper, and phosphorus, while croissant has more vitamin B1 and fiber.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 385% higher.
  • Croissant contains 5 times less copper than foie gras. Foie gras contains 0.4mg of copper, while croissant contains 0.08mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in croissant is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Croissants, butter.

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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 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.9%
Contains more IronIron +170.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175%

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% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +385.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5775%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +46.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.058mg

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
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39%
Contains more FatsFats +108.8%
Contains more WaterWater +59.7%
Contains more OtherOther +69.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +880.7%

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
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +363.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Croissant DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.16µg 385%
Vitamin A 1001µg 206µg 88%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 5.525g 50%
Iron 5.5mg 2.03mg 43%
Selenium 44µg 22.7µg 39%
Copper 0.4mg 0.08mg 36%
Fats 43.84g 21g 35%
Cholesterol 150mg 67mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.388mg 25%
Carbs 4.67g 45.8g 14%
Phosphorus 200mg 105mg 14%
Saturated fat 14.45g 11.659g 13%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Sodium 697mg 467mg 10%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.33mg 9%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Folate 60µg 88µg 7%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.861mg 7%
Protein 11.4g 8.2g 6%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.241mg 4%
Calories 462kcal 406kcal 3%
Calcium 70mg 37mg 3%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.75mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 2.188mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.2mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.094g 2%
Potassium 138mg 118mg 1%
Magnesium 13mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 43.2g N/A
Sugar 11.26g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.058mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.416mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Croissant
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
35%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.791g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.