Foie gras vs Pâté - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Foie gras and Pâté?
- Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Pâté is higher in Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 258% more.
- Foie gras has 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Pâté. While Foie gras has 25.61g of Monounsaturated Fat, Pâté has only 12.36g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Pâté is lower.
We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Pate, liver, not specified, canned 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Zinc
+209.8%
Equal in Calcium - 70
Equal in Iron - 5.5
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Potassium - 138
Equal in Sodium - 697
Equal in Copper - 0.4
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Zinc
+209.8%
Equal in Calcium - 70
Equal in Iron - 5.5
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Potassium - 138
Equal in Sodium - 697
Equal in Copper - 0.4
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+193.3%
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Vitamin B12
+193.8%
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Vitamin B2
+100.7%
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Vitamin B3
+31.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 3300
Equal in Vitamin C - 2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06
Equal in Folate - 60
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Vitamin B1
+193.3%
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Vitamin B12
+193.8%
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Vitamin B2
+100.7%
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Vitamin B3
+31.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 3300
Equal in Vitamin C - 2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06
Equal in Folate - 60
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 4.67g | 1.5g |
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Protein | 11.4g | 14.2g |
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Fats | 43.84g | 28g |
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Carbs | 4.67g | 1.5g |
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Calories | 462kcal | 319kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | g | g | |
Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 70mg | 70mg | |
Iron | 5.5mg | 5.5mg | |
Magnesium | 13mg | 13mg | |
Phosphorus | 200mg | 200mg | |
Potassium | 138mg | 138mg | |
Sodium | 697mg | 697mg | |
Zinc | 0.92mg | 2.85mg |
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Copper | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | |
Vitamin A | 3333IU | 3300IU |
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Vitamin E | mg | mg | |
Vitamin D | IU | IU | |
Vitamin D | µg | µg | |
Vitamin C | 2mg | 2mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.03mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.6mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 3.3mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 1.2mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.06mg | |
Folate | 60µg | 60µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 3.2µg |
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Vitamin K | µg | µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.157mg |
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Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.568mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0.554mg |
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Leucine | 1.029mg | 1.05mg |
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Lysine | 0.863mg | 0.838mg |
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Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.284mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.582mg |
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Valine | 0.719mg | 0.768mg |
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Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.298mg |
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Cholesterol | 150mg | 255mg |
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Trans Fat | g | g | |
Saturated Fat | 14.45g | 9.57g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 25.61g | 12.36g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 3.16g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
138

79

Mineral Summary Score
73

80

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
68%

85%

Carbohydrates
5%

2%

Fats
202%

129%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Pâté is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Foie gras is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (697 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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