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Foie gras vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Foie gras and Edible mushroom

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, and Copper than Edible mushroom.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 390% more.
  • Edible mushroom contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Mushrooms, white, raw.

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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 Calcium +2233.3%
Contains more Iron +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.6%
Contains more Zinc +76.9%
Contains more Copper +25.8%
Contains more Manganese +155.3%
Contains more Selenium +373.1%
Contains more Potassium +130.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
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 1% 19% 7% 37% 29% 1% 15% 106% 7% 51%
Contains more Calcium +2233.3%
Contains more Iron +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.6%
Contains more Zinc +76.9%
Contains more Copper +25.8%
Contains more Manganese +155.3%
Contains more Selenium +373.1%
Contains more Potassium +130.4%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.081
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 0% 1% 6% 7% 21% 93% 68% 90% 24% 13% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.081

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +268.9%
Contains more Fats +12794.1%
Contains more Carbs +43.3%
Contains more Other +254.7%
Contains more Water +149.6%
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
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Protein +268.9%
Contains more Fats +12794.1%
Contains more Carbs +43.3%
Contains more Other +254.7%
Contains more Water +149.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +425%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +425%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Edible mushroom Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 2.26g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 3.09g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 0.34g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 3.26g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 22kcal Foie gras
Fructose 0.17g Edible mushroom
Sugar 1.98g Foie gras
Fiber 0g 1g Edible mushroom
Calcium 70mg 3mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 0.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 9mg Foie gras
Phosphorus 200mg 86mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 318mg Edible mushroom
Sodium 697mg 5mg Edible mushroom
Zinc 0.92mg 0.52mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.318mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.047mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 9.3µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.01mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 7IU Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 0.2µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin C 2mg 2.1mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.081mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.402mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 3.607mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.497mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.104mg Edible mushroom
Folate 60µg 17µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.04µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.035mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.107mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.076mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg 0.107mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg 0.031mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.085mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg 0.232mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg 0.057mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg Edible mushroom
Saturated Fat 14.45g 0.05g Edible mushroom
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 0g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.16g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Edible mushroom
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
27%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 692mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.4g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.