Foie gras vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Foie gras and Italian sausage
- Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Folate, while Italian sausage has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 338% higher.
- Italian sausage contains 100 times less Vitamin A than Foie gras. Foie gras contains 1001µg of Vitamin A, while Italian sausage contains 10µg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Italian sausage is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +284.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +159.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20731.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +623.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +608% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +450% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.2% |
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Carbs
~4.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.84 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +49.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -29.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +318.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 462kcal | 344kcal |
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| Protein | 11.4g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 43.84g | 27.31g |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.67g | 4.17g |
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| Carbs | 4.67g | 4.27g |
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| Cholesterol | 150mg | 57mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 21mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 304mg |
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| Iron | 5.5mg | 1.43mg |
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| Sugar | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 0.92mg | 2.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 697mg | 743mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3333IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.12mg |
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| Selenium | 44µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg |
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| Folate | 60µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 78.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.45g | 10.195g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 25.61g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 3.518g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.161mg | |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.029mg | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 0.863mg | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.719mg | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.577mg |
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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
127%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.255g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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