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Foie gras vs. Leberkäse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Foie gras and Leberkäse

  • Leberkäse has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Zinc than Foie gras.
  • Leberkäse's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 631% more.
  • Foie gras contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Leberkäse. Foie gras contains 14.45g of Saturated Fat, while Leberkäse contains 8.96g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Liver cheese, pork.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 20% 406% 128% 101% 89% 160% 26% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +775%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.8%
Contains more IronIron +96.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +302.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg
~equal in Copper ~0.383mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~207mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 200% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 1049% 0% 0% 53% 514% 221% 212% 108% 3069% 0% 78% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +424.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +644.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +161.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
15% 26% 2% 54% 4%
Protein: 15.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 2.1 g
Water: 53.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +71.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.3%
Contains more WaterWater +44.7%
Contains more OtherOther +14.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
36% 50% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.42 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +108.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +307.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Leberkäse Opinion
Calories 462kcal 304kcal Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 15.2g Leberkäse
Fats 43.84g 25.6g Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 3mg Leberkäse
Net carbs 4.67g 2.1g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 2.1g Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 174mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 12mg Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 8mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 226mg Leberkäse
Iron 5.5mg 10.83mg Leberkäse
Copper 0.4mg 0.383mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 3.7mg Leberkäse
Phosphorus 200mg 207mg Leberkäse
Sodium 697mg 1225mg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 17490IU Leberkäse
Vitamin A 1001µg 5252µg Leberkäse
Manganese 0.12mg 0.2mg Leberkäse
Selenium 44µg 36.5µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.212mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 2.227mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 11.768mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 3.536mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.47mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 24.55µg Leberkäse
Folate 60µg 104µg Leberkäse
Saturated Fat 14.45g 8.96g Leberkäse
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 12.26g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 3.42g Leberkäse
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.206mg Leberkäse
Threonine 0.507mg 0.651mg Leberkäse
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.631mg Leberkäse
Leucine 1.029mg 1.331mg Leberkäse
Lysine 0.863mg 1.178mg Leberkäse
Methionine 0.27mg 0.342mg Leberkäse
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.716mg Leberkäse
Valine 0.719mg 0.806mg Leberkäse
Histidine 0.303mg 0.393mg Leberkäse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Leberkäse
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
127%
Foie gras
409%
Leberkäse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
114%
Leberkäse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.49g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Leberkäse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173869/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.