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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, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 392% higher.
  • Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol.

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.
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains more Copper +50.4%
Contains more Selenium +6185.7%
Contains more Iron +48.5%
Contains more Magnesium +361.5%
Contains more Potassium +423.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +142.4%
Contains more Manganese +4253.3%
Equal in Calcium - 65
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 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains more Copper +50.4%
Contains more Selenium +6185.7%
Contains more Iron +48.5%
Contains more Magnesium +361.5%
Contains more Potassium +423.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +142.4%
Contains more Manganese +4253.3%
Equal in Calcium - 65

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 +55450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
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 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +55450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +526.4%
Contains more Fats +8846.9%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Contains more Carbs +442%
Contains more Water +90.6%
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% 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 Protein +526.4%
Contains more Fats +8846.9%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Contains more Carbs +442%
Contains more Water +90.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47325.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +394.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47325.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +394.1%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 11.4g 1.82g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 0.49g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 462kcal 99kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 65mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 13mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 200mg 101mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 697mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.92mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.4mg 0.266mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 44µg 0.7µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 6IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.065mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.135mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.101mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.05mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 60µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg Foie gras
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 Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 14.45g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 0.054g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.17g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Lemongrass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
138%
Foie gras
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 691mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
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.