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Foie gras vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Foie gras and Edam

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B5, however, Edam is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Foie gras covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 328% more than Edam.
  • Edam has 13 times less Iron than Foie gras. Foie gras has 5.5mg of Iron, while Edam has 0.44mg.
  • Edam contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Cheese, edam.

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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.
Foie gras
Foie gras
5
:
5
Edam
Edam
Contains more Iron +1150%
Contains less Sodium -14.2%
Contains more Copper +1011.1%
Contains more Manganese +990.9%
Contains more Selenium +203.4%
Contains more Calcium +944.3%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +168%
Contains more Potassium +36.2%
Contains more Zinc +307.6%
Foie gras
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +1150%
Contains less Sodium -14.2%
Contains more Copper +1011.1%
Contains more Manganese +990.9%
Contains more Selenium +203.4%
Contains more Calcium +944.3%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +168%
Contains more Potassium +36.2%
Contains more Zinc +307.6%

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.
Foie gras
Foie gras
7
:
5
Edam
Edam
Contains more Vitamin A +304%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2961%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +327%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +510.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Foie gras
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%
Edam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +304%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2961%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +327%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +510.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
2
:
3
Edam
Edam
Contains more Fats +57.7%
Contains more Carbs +226.6%
Contains more Protein +119.2%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Other +38.4%
Foie gras
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
Edam
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more Fats +57.7%
Contains more Carbs +226.6%
Contains more Protein +119.2%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Other +38.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
3
:
0
Edam
Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.3%
Foie gras
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Edam Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 1.43g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 24.99g Edam
Fats 43.84g 27.8g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 1.43g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 357kcal Foie gras
Sugar 1.43g Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 731mg Edam
Iron 5.5mg 0.44mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 200mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 138mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 697mg 812mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.4mg 0.036mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.011mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 14.5µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 825IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 243µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.037mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.082mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.281mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.076mg Edam
Folate 60µg 16µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 1.54µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.507mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 1.029mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.863mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.27mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.719mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.303mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 150mg 89mg Edam
Saturated Fat 14.45g 17.572g Foie gras
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 8.125g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.665g Foie gras

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Foie gras Edam
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
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
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.
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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.