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Foie gras vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Foie gras and Muffin?

  • Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B5, yet Muffin is richer in Manganese.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 385% higher.
  • Foie gras has 48 times more Vitamin A RAE than Muffin. Foie gras has 1001µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Muffin has 21µg.
  • Muffin contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Contains more Calcium +59.1%
Contains more Iron +323.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +37%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains more Zinc +148.6%
Contains more Copper +566.7%
Contains more Selenium +436.6%
Contains less Sodium -51.8%
Contains more Manganese +274.2%
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 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +59.1%
Contains more Iron +323.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +37%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains more Zinc +148.6%
Contains more Copper +566.7%
Contains more Selenium +436.6%
Contains less Sodium -51.8%
Contains more Manganese +274.2%

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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Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +4465.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5775%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.9%
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 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin A +4465.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5775%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +153.9%
Contains more Fats +172.8%
Contains more Water +48.4%
Contains more Other +106.1%
Contains more Carbs +1034.9%
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
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +153.9%
Contains more Fats +172.8%
Contains more Water +48.4%
Contains more Other +106.1%
Contains more Carbs +1034.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +431.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +864.6%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +431.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +864.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 11.4g 4.49g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 16.07g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 53g Muffin
Calories 462kcal 375kcal Foie gras
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Foie gras
Fiber 0g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 70mg 44mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 1.3mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 10mg Foie gras
Phosphorus 200mg 146mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 121mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.92mg 0.37mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.06mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 44µg 8.2µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 73IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 21µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 2mg 0.9mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.163mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.418mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.47mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.04mg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 48µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.16µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.066mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.181mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.224mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg 0.421mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg 0.199mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg 0.115mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.277mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg 0.257mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg 0.128mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 30mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 4.822g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.606g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

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

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