Foie gras vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between foie gras and kielbasa?
- Foie gras is richer in vitamin A, iron, and monounsaturated fat, yet kielbasa is richer in vitamin C and polyunsaturated fat.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 111% higher.
- Foie gras has 4 times more iron than kielbasa. Foie gras has 5.5mg of iron, while kielbasa has 1.24mg.
- Kielbasa contains less saturated fat.
We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +343.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +640% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +149.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +209.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +177.4% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 392% | |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 0µg | 111% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 80% | |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 1.24mg | 53% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 44% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 8.27g | 43% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 17.6g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 6.23g | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 29% | |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 70mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 697mg | 1200mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 16% | |
| Folate | 60µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 14.8mg | 14% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 226kcal | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 2.33g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 138mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 11.4g | 13.1g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 3.9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 3.9g | 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kielbasa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.22g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 503mg)
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 - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins