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Foie gras vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Foie gras and Jerusalem artichoke different?

  • Foie gras is higher than Jerusalem artichoke in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 392% more than Jerusalem artichoke.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Jerusalem-artichokes, 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.
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +61.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.4%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +6185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +210.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
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 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +61.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.4%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +6185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +210.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%

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 +16565%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +398.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.3%
Contains more Folate +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.3%
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 2% 4% 0% 14% 50% 14% 25% 24% 18% 10% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +16565%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +398.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.3%
Contains more Folate +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +470%
Contains more Fats +438300%
Contains more Other +20.1%
Contains more Carbs +273.4%
Contains more Water +110.6%
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
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +470%
Contains more Fats +438300%
Contains more Other +20.1%
Contains more Carbs +273.4%
Contains more Water +110.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +640150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +640150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

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 Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 11.4g 2g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 0.01g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 462kcal 73kcal Foie gras
Sugar 9.6g Foie gras
Fiber 0g 1.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium 70mg 14mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 3.4mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 17mg Jerusalem artichoke
Phosphorus 200mg 78mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 697mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.92mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.14mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.06mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 0.7µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 20IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 1µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 2mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.06mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.3mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.397mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 60µg 13µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
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 0mg Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 14.45g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 0.004g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.001g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Jerusalem artichoke
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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 693mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.45g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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