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Foie gras vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between foie gras and mung beans

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin A; however, mung beans are richer in folate, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, and magnesium.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 392% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw.

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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 135% 40% 110% 253% 314% 73% 157% 2% 135% 45%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +436.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1353.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +802.9%
Contains more IronIron +22.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +191.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +762.5%

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.
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 16% 2% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +605.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +536.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +941.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +3712.2%
Contains more WaterWater +309.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1240.9%
~equal in Other ~3.32g

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
39% 18% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.384 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15806.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%

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 Mung bean
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Mung bean DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg 392%
Folate 60µg 625µg 141%
Vitamin A 1001µg 6µg 111%
Fats 43.84g 1.15g 66%
Fiber 0g 16.3g 65%
Selenium 44µg 8.2µg 65%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 0.161g 64%
Saturated fat 14.45g 0.348g 64%
Copper 0.4mg 0.941mg 60%
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.621mg 44%
Magnesium 13mg 189mg 42%
Manganese 0.12mg 1.035mg 40%
Potassium 138mg 1246mg 33%
Sodium 697mg 15mg 30%
Protein 11.4g 23.86g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.382mg 25%
Phosphorus 200mg 367mg 24%
Carbs 4.67g 62.62g 19%
Choline 97.9mg 18%
Iron 5.5mg 6.74mg 16%
Zinc 0.92mg 2.68mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.91mg 14%
Vitamin K 9µg 8%
Calories 462kcal 347kcal 6%
Calcium 70mg 132mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.233mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 4.8mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.384g 3%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 2.251mg 2%
Net carbs 4.67g 46.32g N/A
Sugar 6.6g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.26mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.782mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.008mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.847mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 1.664mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.286mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.443mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 1.237mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.695mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Mung bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
79%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 682mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.102g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.