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Foie gras vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Foie gras and Maple sugar

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, and Copper, however, Maple sugar is richer in Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 392% more.
  • Maple sugar contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Sugars, maple.

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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 Iron +241.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +6566.7%
Contains more Copper +304%
Contains more Selenium +5400%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +98.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +558.7%
Contains more Manganese +3585%
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 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Iron +241.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +6566.7%
Contains more Copper +304%
Contains more Selenium +5400%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +98.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +558.7%
Contains more Manganese +3585%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +877.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6175%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +877.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6175%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11300%
Contains more Fats +21820%
Contains more Water +363%
Contains more Other +281.3%
Contains more Carbs +1846.5%
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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +11300%
Contains more Fats +21820%
Contains more Water +363%
Contains more Other +281.3%
Contains more Carbs +1846.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39915.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +740%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39915.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +740%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

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 Maple sugar
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 11.4g 0.1g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 0.2g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 462kcal 354kcal Foie gras
Sugar 84.87g Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 90mg Maple sugar
Iron 5.5mg 1.61mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 19mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 200mg 3mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 697mg 11mg Maple sugar
Zinc 0.92mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.4mg 0.099mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 44µg 0.8µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.009mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.013mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.04mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.048mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.003mg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 14.45g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 0.064g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.1g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.414g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.