Foie gras vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between foie gras and Limburger?
- Foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin A, copper, and vitamin B3, yet Limburger is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 348% higher.
- Foie gras has 42 times more iron than Limburger. Foie gras has 5.5mg of iron, while Limburger has 0.13mg.
- Limburger contains less cholesterol.
We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Cheese, limburger 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 IronIron | +4130.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1804.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +215.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +203.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +610% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +128.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +194.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1488.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +803.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +853.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +197.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 1.04µg | 348% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 340µg | 73% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 0.13mg | 67% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 14.5µg | 54% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 8.606g | 43% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 497mg | 43% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.021mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 393mg | 28% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 27.25g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 90mg | 20% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 20.05g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.503mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 0.158mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 2.1mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 16.746g | 10% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 327kcal | 7% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 800mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.038mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 0.495g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.086mg | 2% |
| Folate | 60µg | 58µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 0.49g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Potassium | 138mg | 128mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.49g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 1.177mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 1.219mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 2.093mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 1.675mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.619mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 1.439mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.578mg | 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
137%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Foie gras is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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