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Foie gras vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are foie gras and matzo different?

  • Foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, copper, iron, and phosphorus; however, matzo is richer in vitamin B1 and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 392% higher.
  • Matzo has less cholesterol.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Crackers, matzo, plain are the varieties 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 3.9% 9.9% 119% 20% 19% 38% 0% 85% 201%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +438.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.2%
Contains more IronIron +74.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +441.7%

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%
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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% 0% 1.2% 0% 97% 67% 73% 27% 27% 0% 0.75% 13% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +339.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.291mg

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
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10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14%
Contains more FatsFats +3031.4%
Contains more WaterWater +761.4%
Contains more OtherOther +408.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1692.3%

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
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24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20065.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Matzo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg 392%
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg 111%
Fats 43.84g 1.4g 65%
Saturated fat 14.45g 0.226g 65%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 0.127g 64%
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg 50%
Copper 0.4mg 0.06mg 38%
Sodium 697mg 0mg 30%
Iron 5.5mg 3.16mg 29%
Carbs 4.67g 83.7g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.387mg 25%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.65mg 23%
Phosphorus 200mg 89mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.443mg 15%
Selenium 44µg 36.9µg 13%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Folate 60µg 17µg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 3.892mg 9%
Calcium 70mg 13mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.115mg 4%
Calories 462kcal 395kcal 3%
Protein 11.4g 10g 3%
Magnesium 13mg 25mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.603g 2%
Choline 10.8mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.68mg 2%
Potassium 138mg 112mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.291mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 80.7g N/A
Sugar 0.29g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.267mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0.692mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.193mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.176mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.494mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.42mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.213mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Matzo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Foie gras
24%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 697mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.224g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
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.

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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.