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Foie gras vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Foie gras and Mashed potato

  • Mashed potato contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus than Foie gras.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 389% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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 +288.9%
Contains more Iron +1674.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +239%
Contains more Zinc +318.2%
Contains more Copper +1042.9%
Contains more Manganese +22.4%
Contains more Selenium +5400%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +107.2%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
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 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +1674.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +239%
Contains more Zinc +318.2%
Contains more Copper +1042.9%
Contains more Manganese +22.4%
Contains more Selenium +5400%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +107.2%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%

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 +1701.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1893.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.4%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
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 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +1701.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1893.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.4%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +590.9%
Contains more Fats +1454.6%
Contains more Other +142.1%
Contains more Carbs +213.7%
Contains more Water +115%
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
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +590.9%
Contains more Fats +1454.6%
Contains more Other +142.1%
Contains more Carbs +213.7%
Contains more Water +115%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3456.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.8%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3456.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.8%

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 Mashed potato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 13.35g Mashed potato
Protein 11.4g 1.65g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 2.82g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 14.65g Mashed potato
Calories 462kcal 89kcal Foie gras
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g Foie gras
Fiber 0g 1.3g Mashed potato
Calcium 70mg 18mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 0.31mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 15mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 200mg 59mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 697mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.92mg 0.22mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.035mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.098mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 0.8µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 185IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 43µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.015mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.015mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.08mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 60µg 9µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.07µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 5.9µg Mashed potato
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 Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 0.72g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.873g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients

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

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