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Foie gras vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between foie gras and Mexican tea?

  • Foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, iron, and copper, yet Mexican tea is richer in manganese, folate, and magnesium.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 392% higher.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Epazote, raw types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 83% 56% 71% 63% 30% 37% 5.6% 404% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +192.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4788.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +830.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +292.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +358.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2481.7%

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%
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 12% 1% 0% 0% 7% 80% 12% 11% 35% 0% 0% 161% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +292.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +570.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +258.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3354.5%
Contains more FatsFats +8330.8%
Contains more OtherOther +22%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.3%
Contains more WaterWater +140.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Mexican tea DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg 392%
Manganese 0.12mg 3.098mg 129%
Vitamin A 1001µg 3µg 111%
Selenium 44µg 0.9µg 78%
Fats 43.84g 0.52g 67%
Saturated fat 14.45g 66%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 64%
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg 50%
Iron 5.5mg 1.88mg 45%
Folate 60µg 215µg 39%
Sodium 697mg 43mg 28%
Magnesium 13mg 121mg 26%
Copper 0.4mg 0.19mg 23%
Calories 462kcal 32kcal 22%
Protein 11.4g 0.33g 22%
Calcium 70mg 275mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.179mg 20%
Phosphorus 200mg 86mg 16%
Potassium 138mg 633mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.639mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.152mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.028mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.348mg 4%
Zinc 0.92mg 1.1mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 3.6mg 2%
Carbs 4.67g 7.44g 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 3.64g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Mexican tea
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
25%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 654mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.
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. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/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.