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Foie gras vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between foie gras and groat

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, and iron; however, groat is richer in copper, magnesium, manganese, and fiber.
  • Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 392% more than groat.
  • Groat contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Buckwheat.

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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%
Groat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 165% 5.4% 41% 83% 367% 65% 149% 0.13% 170% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +430.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1676.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +175%
Contains more ZincZinc +160.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +983.3%

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%
Groat
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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% 0% 0% 25% 98% 132% 74% 48% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +179.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.233mg
~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
Groat
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13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +1189.4%
Contains more WaterWater +279.9%
Contains more OtherOther +45.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1431%

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
Groat
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26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2362.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Groat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg 392%
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg 111%
Copper 0.4mg 1.1mg 78%
Selenium 44µg 8.3µg 65%
Saturated fat 14.45g 0.741g 62%
Fats 43.84g 3.4g 62%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 1.04g 61%
Magnesium 13mg 231mg 52%
Manganese 0.12mg 1.3mg 51%
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg 50%
Iron 5.5mg 2.2mg 41%
Fiber 0g 10g 40%
Sodium 697mg 1mg 30%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 7.02mg 28%
Carbs 4.67g 71.5g 22%
Phosphorus 200mg 347mg 21%
Zinc 0.92mg 2.4mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.21mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.425mg 10%
Potassium 138mg 460mg 9%
Folate 60µg 30µg 8%
Calories 462kcal 343kcal 6%
Calcium 70mg 18mg 5%
Protein 11.4g 13.25g 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.039g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.101mg 1%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.233mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 61.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.192mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.506mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.498mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.672mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.172mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.678mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.309mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Groat
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
31%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.709g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.