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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, 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 46 times more vitamin A than muffin. Foie gras has 3333IU of vitamin A, while muffin has 73IU.
  • 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.
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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14%
Contains more IronIron +323.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +436.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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%
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5775%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.9%

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
Muffin
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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 ProteinProtein +153.9%
Contains more FatsFats +172.8%
Contains more WaterWater +48.4%
Contains more OtherOther +106.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1034.9%

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +431.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.16µg 385%
Vitamin A 1001µg 21µg 109%
Selenium 44µg 8.2µg 65%
Saturated fat 14.45g 2.844g 53%
Iron 5.5mg 1.3mg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 4.822g 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 8.103g 48%
Fats 43.84g 16.07g 43%
Cholesterol 150mg 30mg 40%
Copper 0.4mg 0.06mg 38%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Carbs 4.67g 53g 16%
Sodium 697mg 336mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.47mg 15%
Protein 11.4g 4.49g 14%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.449mg 14%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.163mg 10%
Phosphorus 200mg 146mg 8%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.418mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.168mg 7%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.37mg 5%
Calories 462kcal 375kcal 4%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Folate 60µg 48µg 3%
Calcium 70mg 44mg 3%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 138mg 121mg 1%
Magnesium 13mg 10mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 120mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
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 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.

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.

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