Foie gras vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Foie gras and Mussels?
- Foie gras is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Copper, yet Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Iron.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 608% more.
- Foie gras has 17 times more Saturated Fat than Mussels. While Foie gras has 14.45g of Saturated Fat, Mussels has only 0.85g.
We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+112.1%
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Copper
+168.5%
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Iron
+22.2%
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Magnesium
+184.6%
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Phosphorus
+42.5%
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Potassium
+94.2%
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Sodium
-47.1%
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Zinc
+190.2%
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Manganese
+5566.7%
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Selenium
+103.6%
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Calcium
+112.1%
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Copper
+168.5%
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Iron
+22.2%
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Magnesium
+184.6%
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Phosphorus
+42.5%
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Potassium
+94.2%
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-47.1%
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Zinc
+190.2%
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Manganese
+5566.7%
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Selenium
+103.6%
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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Vitamin A
+996.4%
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Vitamin B5
+26.3%
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Vitamin C
+580%
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Vitamin B1
+240.9%
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Vitamin B2
+40.5%
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Vitamin B3
+19.5%
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Vitamin B6
+66.7%
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Folate
+26.7%
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Vitamin B12
+155.3%
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Vitamin A
+996.4%
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Vitamin B5
+26.3%
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Vitamin C
+580%
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Vitamin B1
+240.9%
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Vitamin B2
+40.5%
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Vitamin B3
+19.5%
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Vitamin B6
+66.7%
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Folate
+26.7%
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Vitamin B12
+155.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+878.6%
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Protein
+108.8%
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Carbs
+58.2%
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Water
+65.1%
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Fats
+878.6%
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Protein
+108.8%
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Carbs
+58.2%
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+65.1%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2425.6%
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Saturated Fat
-94.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+44.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2425.6%
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Saturated Fat
-94.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+44.3%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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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| Net carbs | 4.67g | 7.39g |
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| Protein | 11.4g | 23.8g |
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| Fats | 43.84g | 4.48g |
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| Carbs | 4.67g | 7.39g |
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| Calories | 462kcal | 172kcal |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 5.5mg | 6.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 285mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 268mg |
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| Sodium | 697mg | 369mg |
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| Zinc | 0.92mg | 2.67mg |
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| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.149mg |
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| Manganese | 0.12mg | 6.8mg |
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| Selenium | 44µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3333IU | 304IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1001µg | 91µg |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 13.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.1mg |
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| Folate | 60µg | 76µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 24µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 0.507mg | 1.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 1.036mg |
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| Leucine | 1.029mg | 1.676mg |
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| Lysine | 0.863mg | 1.779mg |
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| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.537mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.853mg |
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| Valine | 0.719mg | 1.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.457mg |
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| Cholesterol | 150mg | 56mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.45g | 0.85g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.506g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.044g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 25.61g | 1.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 1.212g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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198%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)