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Foie gras vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Foie gras and Napa cabbage

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2 than Napa cabbage.
  • 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 Cabbage, napa, cooked.

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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 +141.4%
Contains more Iron +643.2%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +952.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains more Zinc +557.1%
Contains more Copper +316.7%
Contains more Selenium +10900%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
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 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +141.4%
Contains more Iron +643.2%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +952.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains more Zinc +557.1%
Contains more Copper +316.7%
Contains more Selenium +10900%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1096%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +438.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more Folate +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
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 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1096%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +438.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more Folate +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +936.4%
Contains more Fats +25688.2%
Contains more Carbs +109.4%
Contains more Other +1694.1%
Contains more Water +160.1%
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
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Contains more Protein +936.4%
Contains more Fats +25688.2%
Contains more Carbs +109.4%
Contains more Other +1694.1%
Contains more Water +160.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 2.23g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 1.1g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 0.17g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 2.23g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 12kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 29mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 0.74mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 8mg Foie gras
Phosphorus 200mg 19mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 87mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 11mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.92mg 0.14mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.096mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.203mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 44µg 0.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 263IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 13µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 3.2mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.005mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.025mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.466mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.035mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.037mg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 43µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg Napa cabbage
Saturated Fat 14.45g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Napa cabbage
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
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.