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Foie gras vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Foie gras and Mixed nuts different?

  • Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron, however, Mixed nuts are richer in Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 392% higher.
  • Mixed nuts have less Cholesterol.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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.
Contains more Iron +110.7%
Contains more Selenium +29.8%
Contains more Calcium +67.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1661.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +128%
Contains more Potassium +358%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +265.2%
Contains more Copper +126.8%
Contains more Manganese +1600%
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 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Contains more Iron +110.7%
Contains more Selenium +29.8%
Contains more Calcium +67.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1661.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +128%
Contains more Potassium +358%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +265.2%
Contains more Copper +126.8%
Contains more Manganese +1600%

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 +111000%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +486.7%
Contains more Folate +38.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.14
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 1% 157% 0% 2% 48% 46% 145% 69% 82% 63% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +111000%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +486.7%
Contains more Folate +38.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1680.8%
Contains more Protein +75.8%
Contains more Fats +23.1%
Contains more Carbs +350.7%
Equal in Other - 2.88
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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Water +1680.8%
Contains more Protein +75.8%
Contains more Fats +23.1%
Contains more Carbs +350.7%
Equal in Other - 2.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1639.5%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1639.5%

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 Mixed nuts
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Mixed nuts Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 14.05g Mixed nuts
Protein 11.4g 20.04g Mixed nuts
Fats 43.84g 53.95g Mixed nuts
Carbs 4.67g 21.05g Mixed nuts
Calories 462kcal 607kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Sugar 4.15g Foie gras
Fiber 0g 7g Mixed nuts
Calcium 70mg 117mg Mixed nuts
Iron 5.5mg 2.61mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 229mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 200mg 456mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 138mg 632mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 697mg 5mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 0.92mg 3.36mg Mixed nuts
Copper 0.4mg 0.907mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 0.12mg 2.04mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 44µg 33.9µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 3IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 7.82mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 2mg 0.5mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.189mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.196mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 7.709mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.14mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.352mg Mixed nuts
Folate 60µg 83µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.22mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.507mg 0.703mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.826mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.029mg 1.656mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.863mg 0.782mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg 0.283mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.182mg Mixed nuts
Valine 0.719mg 1.001mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.303mg 0.572mg Mixed nuts
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 8.711g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 28.488g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 14.612g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Mixed nuts
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
52%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 692mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.739g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients

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

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