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Foie gras vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between foie gras and lemongrass

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B5; however, lemongrass has more manganese, iron, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 392% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Lemon grass (citronella), raw.

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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 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6185.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +361.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +423.9%
Contains more IronIron +48.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4253.3%
~equal in Calcium ~65mg

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% 334% 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 8.7% 0% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +526.4%
Contains more FatsFats +8846.9%
Contains more OtherOther +69.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +442%
Contains more WaterWater +90.6%

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
35% 16% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47325.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +394.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

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 Lemongrass
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Lemongrass DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg 392%
Manganese 0.12mg 5.224mg 222%
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg 111%
Selenium 44µg 0.7µg 79%
Fats 43.84g 0.49g 67%
Saturated fat 14.45g 0.119g 65%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 0.054g 64%
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg 50%
Iron 5.5mg 8.17mg 33%
Sodium 697mg 6mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.05mg 23%
Protein 11.4g 1.82g 19%
Calories 462kcal 99kcal 18%
Potassium 138mg 723mg 17%
Copper 0.4mg 0.266mg 15%
Phosphorus 200mg 101mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.135mg 13%
Zinc 0.92mg 2.23mg 12%
Magnesium 13mg 60mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.101mg 9%
Carbs 4.67g 25.31g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.17g 4%
Folate 60µg 75µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.065mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.08mg 2%
Calcium 70mg 65mg 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2.6mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 25.31g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Lemongrass
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
137%
Foie gras
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 691mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.331g)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.