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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, selenium, iron, vitamin A, 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.
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% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20%
Contains more IronIron +2015.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1319.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +123.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1064%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +474.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18700%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
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 ProteinProtein +165.7%
Contains more FatsFats +411.6%
Contains more OtherOther +177.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +695.3%
Contains more WaterWater +32%

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
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +862.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Ice cream sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.05µg 390%
Vitamin A 1001µg 86µg 102%
Selenium 44µg 3.1µg 74%
Iron 5.5mg 0.26mg 66%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 2.661g 57%
Saturated fat 14.45g 2.317g 55%
Fats 43.84g 8.57g 54%
Cholesterol 150mg 21mg 43%
Sodium 697mg 129mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.209mg 20%
Phosphorus 200mg 72mg 18%
Copper 0.4mg 0.254mg 16%
Protein 11.4g 4.29g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.146mg 12%
Calories 462kcal 237kcal 11%
Carbs 4.67g 37.14g 11%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.381mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 2.272g 10%
Folate 60µg 34µg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.566mg 6%
Magnesium 13mg 29mg 4%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.6mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.111mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.028mg 2%
Calcium 70mg 86mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Caffeine 4mg 1%
Potassium 138mg 115mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 37.14g N/A
Sugar 18.57g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 129mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. 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.