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Foie gras vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between foie gras and focaccia

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, copper, iron, and vitamin B5; however, focaccia is higher in vitamin B1 and folate.
  • Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 392% more than focaccia.

Food varieties used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains more IronIron +74.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +339.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +176.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +203.3%

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.
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% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +434.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +130%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.301mg

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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30%
Contains more FatsFats +455.6%
Contains more OtherOther +89.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +667%
Contains more WaterWater +23.9%

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
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +351.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Focaccia DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg 392%
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg 111%
Saturated fat 14.45g 0.877g 62%
Fats 43.84g 7.89g 55%
Selenium 44µg 15.9µg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 5.67g 50%
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg 50%
Copper 0.4mg 0.091mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.47mg 32%
Iron 5.5mg 3.16mg 29%
Folate 60µg 138µg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.645mg 11%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.364mg 11%
Calories 462kcal 249kcal 11%
Carbs 4.67g 35.82g 10%
Phosphorus 200mg 128mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 3.67mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Sodium 697mg 561mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Protein 11.4g 8.77g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.113mg 4%
Zinc 0.92mg 1.33mg 4%
Calcium 70mg 35mg 4%
Magnesium 13mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 138mg 114mg 1%
Choline 2.9mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.994g 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 34.02g N/A
Sugar 1.75g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.301mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Focaccia
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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.573g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.