Foie gras vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are foie gras and marinara sauce different?
- Foie gras is higher than marinara sauce in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin A, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Foie gras covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 392% more than marinara sauce.
- Foie gras contains 85 times more saturated fat than marinara sauce. Foie gras contains 14.45g of saturated fat, while marinara sauce contains 0.17g.
Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium types were used in this article.
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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 | +159.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +605.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +393.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +360% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +488.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3900% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +131.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.2% |
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 Vitamin AVitamin A | +2933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +390.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +361.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +188.3% |
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:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +708.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2862.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +135.9% |
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
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6693.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0µg | 392% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 33µg | 108% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 1.1µg | 78% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 1.48g | 65% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 0.17g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 0.377g | 63% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 0.78mg | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 2mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.081mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 30mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 24% | |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 34mg | 24% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 51kcal | 21% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 1.41g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.061mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 12% | |
| Folate | 60µg | 13µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.173mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 3.917mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 0.2mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.024mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 319mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 0.508g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.137mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 8.06g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 148mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 667mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.28g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.