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Foie gras vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Foie gras and Scallion

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5 in Foie gras is higher than in Scallion.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 392% more than Scallion.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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.
Contains more Iron +271.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +440.5%
Contains more Zinc +135.9%
Contains more Copper +381.9%
Contains more Selenium +7233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Equal in Calcium - 72
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 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Iron +271.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +440.5%
Contains more Zinc +135.9%
Contains more Copper +381.9%
Contains more Selenium +7233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Equal in Calcium - 72

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 +234.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +840%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.061
Equal in Folate - 64
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 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Contains more Vitamin A +234.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +840%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.061
Equal in Folate - 64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +523%
Contains more Fats +22973.7%
Contains more Other +276.5%
Contains more Carbs +57.2%
Contains more Water +142.5%
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% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +523%
Contains more Fats +22973.7%
Contains more Other +276.5%
Contains more Carbs +57.2%
Contains more Water +142.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94751.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1035.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94751.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1035.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 4.74g Scallion
Protein 11.4g 1.83g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 0.19g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 7.34g Scallion
Calories 462kcal 32kcal Foie gras
Sugar 2.33g Foie gras
Fiber 0g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 70mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 5.5mg 1.48mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 20mg Scallion
Phosphorus 200mg 37mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 697mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 0.92mg 0.39mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.083mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 44µg 0.6µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 997IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 50µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 2mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.055mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.08mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.525mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.075mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.061mg Scallion
Folate 60µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.02mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.072mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.077mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg 0.109mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg 0.091mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg 0.02mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.059mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg 0.081mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg 0.032mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 14.45g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 0.027g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.074g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Scallion
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
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 681mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.418g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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