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Foie gras vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Foie gras and Italian sausage raw different?

  • Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, while Italian sausage raw is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 354% more than Italian sausage raw.
  • Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Foie gras
Foie gras
7
:
3
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +366.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.8%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +106.9%
Contains more Selenium +77.4%
Contains more Potassium +83.3%
Contains more Zinc +94.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Sodium - 731
Foie gras
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +366.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.8%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +106.9%
Contains more Selenium +77.4%
Contains more Potassium +83.3%
Contains more Zinc +94.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Sodium - 731

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.
Foie gras
Foie gras
5
:
3
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +933%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2
Foie gras
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%
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +933%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Equal in Vitamin C - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
3
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Fats +39.9%
Contains more Carbs +618.5%
Contains more Other +13.4%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Water +37.9%
Foie gras
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
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more Fats +39.9%
Contains more Carbs +618.5%
Contains more Other +13.4%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Water +37.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
1
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +379.8%
Foie gras
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +379.8%

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 Italian sausage raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0.65g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 14.25g Italian sausage raw
Fats 43.84g 31.33g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0.65g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 346kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 18mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 1.18mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 14mg Italian sausage raw
Phosphorus 200mg 142mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 253mg Italian sausage raw
Sodium 697mg 731mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 1.79mg Italian sausage raw
Copper 0.4mg 0.08mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.058mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 24.8µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 2mg
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.168mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 3.25mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.3mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 60µg 8µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.91µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.114mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.563mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.52mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg 0.956mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg 1.083mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.27mg 0.346mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.477mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg 0.572mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg 0.411mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 150mg 76mg Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 14.45g 11.27g Italian sausage raw
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 14.34g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 4.03g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.