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Foie gras vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between foie gras and neufchâtel cheese

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin A, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and folate in foie gras is higher than in neufchâtel cheese.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 379% more than neufchâtel cheese.
  • Foie gras contains 42 times more iron than neufchâtel cheese. While foie gras contains 5.5mg of iron, neufchâtel cheese contains only 0.13mg.
  • The amount of sodium in neufchâtel cheese is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Cheese, neufchatel.

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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 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more IronIron +4130.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1381.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +990.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +67.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.1%

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 0% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1095.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3033.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +328.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.6%
Contains more FatsFats +92.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.1%
Contains more OtherOther +122.6%
Contains more WaterWater +70.4%

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
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +342.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.5%

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 Neufchâtel cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.3µg 379%
Vitamin A 1001µg 241µg 84%
Selenium 44µg 3µg 75%
Iron 5.5mg 0.13mg 67%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 5.784g 50%
Copper 0.4mg 0.027mg 41%
Fats 43.84g 22.78g 32%
Cholesterol 150mg 74mg 25%
Sodium 697mg 334mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.21mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.575mg 13%
Folate 60µg 14µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.155mg 11%
Calories 462kcal 253kcal 10%
Phosphorus 200mg 138mg 9%
Saturated fat 14.45g 12.79g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.022mg 6%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.011mg 5%
Protein 11.4g 9.15g 5%
Calcium 70mg 117mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.97g 1%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.82mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.041mg 1%
Magnesium 13mg 10mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 3.59g N/A
Carbs 4.67g 3.59g 0%
Potassium 138mg 152mg 0%
Sugar 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Neufchâtel cheese
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
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.