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Foie gras vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Foie gras and Custard

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Folate than Custard.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 370% more.
  • Foie gras contains 19 times more Vitamin A RAE than Custard. Foie gras contains 1001µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Custard contains 52µg.
  • Custard contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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 Iron +1517.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Zinc +80.4%
Contains more Copper +1233.3%
Contains more Manganese +1614.3%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
Contains more Calcium +98.6%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
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 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains more Iron +1517.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Zinc +80.4%
Contains more Copper +1233.3%
Contains more Manganese +1614.3%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
Contains more Calcium +98.6%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1731.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1801.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.7%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1707.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.064
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 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1731.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1801.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.7%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1707.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.064

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +185.7%
Contains more Fats +996%
Contains more Other +217.7%
Contains more Carbs +276.9%
Contains more Water +98.3%
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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +185.7%
Contains more Fats +996%
Contains more Other +217.7%
Contains more Carbs +276.9%
Contains more Water +98.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2172.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2172.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Custard Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 17.6g Custard
Protein 11.4g 3.99g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 4g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 17.6g Custard
Calories 462kcal 122kcal Foie gras
Sugar 4.82g Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 139mg Custard
Iron 5.5mg 0.34mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 16mg Custard
Phosphorus 200mg 130mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 207mg Custard
Sodium 697mg 84mg Custard
Zinc 0.92mg 0.51mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.03mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.007mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 6µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 182IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 52µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 2mg 0.1mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.061mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.22mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.132mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.699mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.064mg Custard
Folate 60µg 9µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.52µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 0.2µg Custard
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.082mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.192mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.207mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg 0.337mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg 0.214mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg 0.091mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.173mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg 0.233mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg 0.092mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 51mg Custard
Saturated Fat 14.45g 2.032g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 1.127g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.312g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Custard
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
138%
Foie gras
20%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 613mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard
Custard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.418g)

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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.