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Foie gras vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between foie gras and pistachios

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin A, while pistachios have more vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, manganese, and fiber.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 392% more than pistachios.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more IronIron +40.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +528.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +830.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +642.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +225%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +888.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2733.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +747.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +481.8%
~equal in Fats ~45.32g
~equal in Other ~2.98g

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1611.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~23.257g

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 Pistachio
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Pistachio DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg 392%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 1.7mg 126%
Vitamin A 1001µg 26µg 108%
Copper 0.4mg 1.3mg 100%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 14.38g 90%
Selenium 44µg 7µg 67%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.87mg 65%
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg 50%
Manganese 0.12mg 1.2mg 47%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Phosphorus 200mg 490mg 41%
Saturated fat 14.45g 5.907g 39%
Sodium 697mg 1mg 30%
Potassium 138mg 1025mg 26%
Magnesium 13mg 121mg 26%
Iron 5.5mg 3.92mg 20%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Protein 11.4g 20.16g 18%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.52mg 14%
Zinc 0.92mg 2.2mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.16mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.3mg 8%
Carbs 4.67g 27.17g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 23.257g 6%
Calories 462kcal 560kcal 5%
Calcium 70mg 105mg 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 5.6mg 4%
Folate 60µg 51µg 2%
Fats 43.84g 45.32g 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.543g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.