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Foie gras vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between foie gras and malt

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin A, copper, vitamin B5, and phosphorus in foie gras is higher than in malt.
  • Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 374% more than malt.
  • Malt has 35 times less vitamin A than foie gras. Foie gras has 3333IU of vitamin A, while malt has 95IU.
  • Malt contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.

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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%
Malt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 29% 15% 7.9% 12% 11% 39% 7.8% 10% 29%
Contains more IronIron +2519%
Contains more CopperCopper +981.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +714.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%

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%
Malt
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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 0.33% 8.7% 1.2% 0% 14% 42% 4.9% 21% 11% 53% 0.75% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3750%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +869.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +239%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2138.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Malt
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3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +238.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1232.5%
Contains more OtherOther +281.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.8%
Contains more WaterWater +119.6%

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
Malt
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65% 28% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.883 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.208 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2996.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +303.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Malt DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.42µg 374%
Vitamin A 1001µg 26µg 108%
Selenium 44µg 5.4µg 70%
Iron 5.5mg 0.21mg 66%
Fats 43.84g 3.29g 62%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 0.827g 62%
Saturated fat 14.45g 1.883g 57%
Cholesterol 150mg 10mg 47%
Copper 0.4mg 0.037mg 40%
Sodium 697mg 60mg 28%
Calories 462kcal 85kcal 19%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.354mg 17%
Protein 11.4g 3.37g 16%
Phosphorus 200mg 91mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.259mg 14%
Folate 60µg 9µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.184mg 9%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.41mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.208g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.054mg 3%
Calcium 70mg 98mg 3%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.08mg 2%
Carbs 4.67g 11.2g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.1mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Potassium 138mg 172mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.046mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 10.7g N/A
Magnesium 13mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 6.68g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0.268mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.193mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Malt
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
137%
Foie gras
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 637mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.567g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.