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Foie gras vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between foie gras and English muffins

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, while English muffins have more fiber and manganese.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 390% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in English muffins is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.6%
Contains more IronIron +518%
Contains more CopperCopper +210.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +197.5%
~equal in Potassium ~131mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23400%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2335.6%
Contains more OtherOther +27.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +885%
Contains more WaterWater +13.7%

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8380.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.888g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras English muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.04µg 390%
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg 111%
Selenium 44µg 80%
Fats 43.84g 1.8g 65%
Saturated fat 14.45g 0.259g 65%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 0.302g 63%
Iron 5.5mg 0.89mg 58%
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg 50%
Copper 0.4mg 0.129mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.446mg 15%
Carbs 4.67g 46g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.154mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Calories 462kcal 235kcal 11%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.357mg 10%
Phosphorus 200mg 133mg 10%
Sodium 697mg 464mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.181mg 8%
Protein 11.4g 7.7g 7%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.566mg 6%
Folate 60µg 37µg 6%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.7mg 2%
Calcium 70mg 52mg 2%
Magnesium 13mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.043mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 43.3g N/A
Potassium 138mg 131mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.888g 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.191g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.