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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 RAE, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 343% 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.
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% 6.6% 15% 332% 80% 63% 99% 91% 20% 316%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg
~equal in Sodium ~700mg

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 12% 818% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +309.1%
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%
~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
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
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%
~equal in Protein ~12.38g
~equal in Other ~2.75g

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
40% 50% 10%
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.
Foie gras Liverwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Liverwurst Opinion
Calories 462kcal 305kcal Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 12.38g Liverwurst
Fats 43.84g 25.45g Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 3.5mg Liverwurst
Net carbs 4.67g 3.39g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 5.89g Liverwurst
Cholesterol 150mg 118mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 13mg 12mg Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 22mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 170mg Liverwurst
Iron 5.5mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Sugar 1.65g Foie gras
Fiber 0g 2.5g Liverwurst
Copper 0.4mg 0.24mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 2.3mg Liverwurst
Phosphorus 200mg 230mg Liverwurst
Sodium 697mg 700mg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.12mg 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 44µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.272mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 4.3mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.19mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Folate 60µg 30µg Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 9.925g Liverwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 12.286g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 2.427g Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.151mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.671mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.653mg Liverwurst
Leucine 1.029mg 1.139mg Liverwurst
Lysine 0.863mg 1.155mg Liverwurst
Methionine 0.27mg 0.285mg Liverwurst
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.617mg Liverwurst
Valine 0.719mg 0.857mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.303mg 0.448mg Liverwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Liverwurst
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
242%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.525g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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