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Foie gras vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Foie gras and Fast food different?

  • Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Copper, and Iron, however, Fast food is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 355% higher.
  • Foie gras contains 111 times more Vitamin A RAE than Fast food. While Foie gras contains 1001µg of Vitamin A RAE, Fast food contains only 9µg.
  • Fast food has less Cholesterol.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties used in this article.

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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
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5
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Calcium +12.9%
Contains more Iron +79.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.3%
Contains more Copper +230.6%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +42.8%
Contains less Sodium -52.5%
Contains more Zinc +173.9%
Contains more Manganese +197.5%
Foie gras
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Calcium +12.9%
Contains more Iron +79.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.3%
Contains more Copper +230.6%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Potassium +42.8%
Contains less Sodium -52.5%
Contains more Zinc +173.9%
Contains more Manganese +197.5%

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
4
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8
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Vitamin A +6435.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +956.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.3%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
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%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +6435.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +956.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.3%
Contains more Folate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
2
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3
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Fats +265%
Contains more Other +100.7%
Contains more Protein +44.9%
Contains more Carbs +574.5%
Equal in Water - 38.45
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
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Fats +265%
Contains more Other +100.7%
Contains more Protein +44.9%
Contains more Carbs +574.5%
Equal in Water - 38.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
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2
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +429.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Foie gras
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +429.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 11.4g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 43.84g 12.01g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 462kcal 297kcal Foie gras
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g Foie gras
Fiber 0g 1.7g Fast food
Calcium 70mg 62mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 3.06mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 27mg Fast food
Phosphorus 200mg 134mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 197mg Fast food
Sodium 697mg 331mg Fast food
Zinc 0.92mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.4mg 0.121mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 44µg 20.3µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 51IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 9µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.53mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.212mg Fast food
Folate 60µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.89µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.144mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.46mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.029mg 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.863mg 0.785mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.719mg 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.303mg 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 150mg 33mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 4.493g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 4.835g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Fast food
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
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.957g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.