Foie gras vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between foie gras and mousse
- Mousse contains less vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin A, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and phosphorus than foie gras.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 372% higher.
- Mousse has 18 times less sodium than foie gras. Foie gras has 697mg of sodium, while mousse has 38mg.
Food types used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 IronIron | +900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +433.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +103.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +494.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.5% |
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 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +615% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1619.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +175.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +174% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +258.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +244.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +69.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +409.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.879g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0.47µg | 372% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 140µg | 96% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 7.4µg | 67% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 0.55mg | 62% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 5.027g | 51% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 16g | 43% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.075mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 38mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 9.151g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 0.146mg | 15% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 4.14g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.533mg | 13% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 225kcal | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 117mg | 12% |
| Folate | 60µg | 15µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.205mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 16.07g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.045mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 0.64mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 140mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.059mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 96mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 15.47g | N/A |
| Potassium | 138mg | 143mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 14.81g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 0.879g | 0% |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mousse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 659mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mousse is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.299g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins