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 RAE, 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 RAE than Foie gras. Foie gras contains 1001µg of Vitamin A RAE, 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.
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Calcium
+233.3%
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Iron
+284.6%
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Phosphorus
+17.6%
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Copper
+400%
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Selenium
+100%
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Magnesium
+38.5%
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Potassium
+120.3%
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Zinc
+159.8%
Equal in Sodium - 743
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Calcium
+233.3%
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Iron
+284.6%
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Phosphorus
+17.6%
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Copper
+400%
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Selenium
+100%
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Magnesium
+38.5%
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Potassium
+120.3%
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Zinc
+159.8%
Equal in Sodium - 743
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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Vitamin A
+20731.3%
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Vitamin C
+1900%
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Vitamin B2
+28.3%
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Folate
+1100%
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Vitamin B12
+623.1%
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Vitamin B1
+608%
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Vitamin B3
+65.9%
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Vitamin B6
+450%
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Vitamin A
+20731.3%
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Vitamin C
+1900%
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Vitamin B2
+28.3%
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Folate
+1100%
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Vitamin B12
+623.1%
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Vitamin B1
+608%
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Vitamin B3
+65.9%
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Vitamin B6
+450%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+60.5%
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+40.6%
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Protein
+67.7%
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Water
+27.2%
Equal in Carbs - 4.27
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
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3.05 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
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Fats
+60.5%
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+40.6%
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Protein
+67.7%
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+27.2%
Equal in Carbs - 4.27
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+49.7%
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Saturated Fat
-29.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+318.8%
Saturated Fat:
14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.84 g
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+49.7%
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Saturated Fat
-29.4%
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Polyunsaturated 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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.67g | 4.17g |
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| Protein | 11.4g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 43.84g | 27.31g |
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| Carbs | 4.67g | 4.27g |
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| Calories | 462kcal | 344kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 5.5mg | 1.43mg |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 697mg | 743mg |
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| Zinc | 0.92mg | 2.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.12mg |
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| Selenium | 44µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3333IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1001µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0.1mg |
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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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| Folate | 60µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg |
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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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| Cholesterol | 150mg | 57mg |
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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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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%
48%
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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