Foie gras vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between foie gras and liverwurst
- Foie gras has more copper, while liverwurst has more vitamin A, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B1, and zinc.
- Liverwurst covers your daily need for vitamin A, 206% more than foie gras.
- Foie gras contains 2 times more copper than liverwurst. While foie gras contains 0.4mg of copper, liverwurst contains only 0.24mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in liverwurst is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Liverwurst spread.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +218.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.8% |
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 FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +308.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +209.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +244.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +145.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
Protein:
12.38 g
Fats:
25.45 g
Carbs:
5.89 g
Water:
53.53 g
Other:
2.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44.5% |
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Protein
~12.38g
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Other
~2.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.84 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.427 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +108.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +188.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 4091µg | 343% |
| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 13.46µg | 169% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 1.03mg | 56% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 8.85mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 2.95mg | 35% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 12.286g | 33% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 25.45g | 28% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 58µg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 9.925g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.24mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.272mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 2.3mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 118mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 4.3mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 2.427g | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.5g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.19mg | 10% |
| Folate | 60µg | 30µg | 8% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 305kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 230mg | 4% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 12.38g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.155mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 3.5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 170mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 5.89g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 3.39g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.65g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 697mg | 700mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.671mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 1.155mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.617mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 0.857mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
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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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284%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Liverwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liverwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.525g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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 - $3)