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Foie gras vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are foie gras and goat cheese different?

  • Foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin B5; however, goat cheese is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 383% higher.
  • Foie gras contains 12 times more selenium than goat cheese. While foie gras contains 44µg of selenium, goat cheese contains only 3.8µg.
  • Goat cheese has less cholesterol.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Cheese, goat, semisoft type 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.
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 21% 89% 14% 61% 188% 18% 161% 54% 12% 21%
Contains more IronIron +239.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1057.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +123.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +41%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.5%

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.
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% 136% 5.2% 7.5% 18% 156% 22% 11% 14% 28% 6.3% 1.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4172.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126.1%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.06mg

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
22% 30% 46% 3%
Protein: 21.58 g
Fats: 29.84 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 45.52 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more FatsFats +46.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3791.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.3%
Contains more WaterWater +22.9%
~equal in Other ~2.94g

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
73% 24% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.709 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +276.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Goat cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.22µg 383%
Selenium 44µg 3.8µg 73%
Vitamin A 1001µg 407µg 66%
Iron 5.5mg 1.62mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 6.808g 47%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.676mg 29%
Saturated fat 14.45g 20.639g 28%
Phosphorus 200mg 375mg 25%
Cholesterol 150mg 79mg 24%
Calcium 70mg 298mg 23%
Fats 43.84g 29.84g 22%
Protein 11.4g 21.58g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.19mg 20%
Copper 0.4mg 0.564mg 18%
Folate 60µg 2µg 15%
Sodium 697mg 415mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.148mg 9%
Calories 462kcal 364kcal 5%
Magnesium 13mg 29mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Carbs 4.67g 0.12g 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.66mg 2%
Potassium 138mg 158mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.072mg 1%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.093mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.709g 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.227mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.805mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.893mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 1.549mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.575mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.859mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 1.485mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.589mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Goat cheese
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
32%
Goat cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
64%
Goat cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.189g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Goat cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173433/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.