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Foie gras vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Foie gras and Mandarin orange

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Phosphorus, however, Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Foie gras covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 392% more than Mandarin orange.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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 Calcium +89.2%
Contains more Iron +3566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Zinc +1214.3%
Contains more Copper +852.4%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Contains more Selenium +43900%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
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 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Calcium +89.2%
Contains more Iron +3566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Zinc +1214.3%
Contains more Copper +852.4%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Contains more Selenium +43900%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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 +389.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +730.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +567.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +455.6%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1235%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
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 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +389.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +730.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +567.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +455.6%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1235%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1307.4%
Contains more Fats +14041.9%
Contains more Other +724.3%
Contains more Carbs +185.7%
Contains more Water +129.9%
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
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +1307.4%
Contains more Fats +14041.9%
Contains more Other +724.3%
Contains more Carbs +185.7%
Contains more Water +129.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42583.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1192.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42583.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1192.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

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 Mandarin orange
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Protein 11.4g 0.81g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 0.31g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 13.34g Mandarin orange
Calories 462kcal 53kcal Foie gras
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g Foie gras
Fiber 0g 1.8g Mandarin orange
Calcium 70mg 37mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 0.15mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 12mg Foie gras
Phosphorus 200mg 20mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 166mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 697mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.92mg 0.07mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.042mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.039mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 0.1µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 681IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 34µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 2mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.058mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.036mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.376mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.216mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.078mg Mandarin orange
Folate 60µg 16µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.002mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.016mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.017mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg 0.028mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg 0.032mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg 0.002mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.018mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg 0.021mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg 0.011mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 14.45g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 0.06g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.065g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Mandarin orange
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
138%
Foie gras
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 695mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.411g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.