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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, and iron; however, mixed nuts are richer in manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 392% higher.

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.
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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more IronIron +110.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1661.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +67.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +358%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +265.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +486.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.14mg

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
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 WaterWater +1680.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.8%
Contains more FatsFats +23.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +350.7%
~equal in Other ~2.88g

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg 392%
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg 111%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 14.612g 92%
Manganese 0.12mg 2.04mg 83%
Copper 0.4mg 0.907mg 56%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 52%
Magnesium 13mg 229mg 51%
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg 50%
Phosphorus 200mg 456mg 37%
Iron 5.5mg 2.61mg 36%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 7.709mg 32%
Sodium 697mg 5mg 30%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Saturated fat 14.45g 8.711g 26%
Zinc 0.92mg 3.36mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.352mg 22%
Selenium 44µg 33.9µg 18%
Protein 11.4g 20.04g 17%
Fats 43.84g 53.95g 16%
Potassium 138mg 632mg 15%
Choline 52mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.189mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.196mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 28.488g 7%
Calories 462kcal 607kcal 7%
Folate 60µg 83µg 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Calcium 70mg 117mg 5%
Carbs 4.67g 21.05g 5%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.14mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Mixed nuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
137%
Foie gras
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 692mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.