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Foie gras vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Foie gras and Ice cream sandwich

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Copper in Foie gras is higher than in Ice cream sandwich.
  • Foie gras covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 390% more than Ice cream sandwich.
  • Ice cream sandwich has 21 times less Iron than Foie gras. Foie gras has 5.5mg of Iron, while Ice cream sandwich has 0.26mg.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains less Cholesterol.

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

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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.
Contains more Iron +2015.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.8%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains more Zinc +53.3%
Contains more Copper +57.5%
Contains more Selenium +1319.4%
Contains more Calcium +22.9%
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Manganese +217.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Contains more Iron +2015.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.8%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains more Zinc +53.3%
Contains more Copper +57.5%
Contains more Selenium +1319.4%
Contains more Calcium +22.9%
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Manganese +217.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1065.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +474.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 8% 0% 0% 28% 34% 30% 13% 7% 26% 7% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1065.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +474.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +165.7%
Contains more Fats +411.6%
Contains more Other +177.3%
Contains more Carbs +695.3%
Contains more Water +32%
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
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +165.7%
Contains more Fats +411.6%
Contains more Other +177.3%
Contains more Carbs +695.3%
Contains more Water +32%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +862.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.5%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +862.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.5%

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 Ice cream sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 11.4g 4.29g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 8.57g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 462kcal 237kcal Foie gras
Sugar 18.57g Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 86mg Ice cream sandwich
Iron 5.5mg 0.26mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 29mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 72mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 115mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 129mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.92mg 0.6mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.254mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.381mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 44µg 3.1µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 286IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 86µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.111mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.146mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.566mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.209mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.028mg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 34µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.05µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
Tryptophan 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 21mg Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 14.45g 2.317g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 2.661g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 2.272g Ice cream sandwich

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Foie gras Ice cream sandwich
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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.133g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras 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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.