Foie gras vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between foie gras and mortadella
- Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, copper, and vitamin B5; however, mortadella is richer in vitamin B2.
- Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11746% more.
- Mortadella contains less cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Mortadella, beef, pork.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +288.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +292.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +566.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +128.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +535.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51070.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.84 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.12 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +125% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +271.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 153mg | 11746% |
| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 1.48µg | 330% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 0µg | 111% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 1.4mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 22.6µg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.06mg | 38% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 11.38g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 56mg | 31% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 25.39g | 28% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 1246mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 9.51g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 3.12g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.44mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 97mg | 15% |
| Folate | 60µg | 3µg | 14% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 2.1mg | 11% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 16.37g | 10% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 311kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.119mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 2.673mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 138mg | 163mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 3.05g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 3.05g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.633mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
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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%
2746%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mortadella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.94g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 549mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
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.