Foie gras vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Foie gras and Fontina
- Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B5, however, Fontina is richer in Calcium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 322% more.
- Foie gras contains 24 times more Iron than Fontina. Foie gras contains 5.5mg of Iron, while Fontina contains 0.23mg.
- Foie gras contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Cheese, fontina.
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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.
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Iron
+2291.3%
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Potassium
+115.6%
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Sodium
-12.9%
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Copper
+1500%
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Manganese
+757.1%
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Selenium
+203.4%
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Calcium
+685.7%
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Phosphorus
+73%
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Zinc
+280.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
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Iron
+2291.3%
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Potassium
+115.6%
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-12.9%
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Copper
+1500%
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Manganese
+757.1%
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Selenium
+203.4%
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Calcium
+685.7%
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Phosphorus
+73%
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Zinc
+280.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
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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Vitamin A
+265.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+319%
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Vitamin B2
+46.6%
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Vitamin B3
+1573.3%
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Vitamin B5
+179.7%
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Folate
+900%
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Vitamin B12
+459.5%
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Vitamin B6
+38.3%
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Vitamin A
+265.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+319%
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Vitamin B2
+46.6%
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Vitamin B3
+1573.3%
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Vitamin B5
+179.7%
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Folate
+900%
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Vitamin B12
+459.5%
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Vitamin B6
+38.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+40.8%
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Carbs
+201.3%
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Protein
+124.6%
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+24.3%
Equal in Water - 37.92
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+40.8%
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Carbs
+201.3%
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Protein
+124.6%
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+24.3%
Equal in Water - 37.92
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-24.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+194.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+96.9%
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Saturated Fat
-24.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+194.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+96.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.67g | 1.55g |
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| Protein | 11.4g | 25.6g |
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| Fats | 43.84g | 31.14g |
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| Carbs | 4.67g | 1.55g |
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| Calories | 462kcal | 389kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.55g |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 550mg |
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| Iron | 5.5mg | 0.23mg |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 346mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 64mg |
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| Sodium | 697mg | 800mg |
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| Zinc | 0.92mg | 3.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.025mg |
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| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 44µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3333IU | 913IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1001µg | 261µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 23IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.204mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.429mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.083mg |
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| Folate | 60µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 1.68µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.361mg |
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| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.935mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 1.384mg |
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| Leucine | 1.029mg | 2.664mg |
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| Lysine | 0.863mg | 2.328mg |
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| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.706mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 1.497mg |
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| Valine | 0.719mg | 1.926mg |
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| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.959mg |
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| Cholesterol | 150mg | 116mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.45g | 19.196g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 25.61g | 8.687g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 1.654g |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fontina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Foie gras is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.746g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
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.