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Foie gras vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between foie gras and pancake

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, iron, copper, and vitamin B5; however, pancake is higher in calcium.
  • Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 383% more than pancake.
  • Pancake contains 17 times less vitamin A than foie gras. Foie gras contains 3333IU of vitamin A, while pancake contains 196IU.
  • Pancake has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
Contains more IronIron +205.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +716.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +195.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +212.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%
~equal in Potassium ~132mg

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 1% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1753.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4172.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +128.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.281mg
~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
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.1%
Contains more FatsFats +352%
Contains more OtherOther +13%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +506%
Contains more WaterWater +42.8%

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
23% 27% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +935.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +429.4%

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 Pancake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.22µg 383%
Vitamin A 1001µg 54µg 105%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 2.474g 58%
Saturated fat 14.45g 2.122g 56%
Fats 43.84g 9.7g 53%
Selenium 44µg 14.9µg 53%
Iron 5.5mg 1.8mg 46%
Copper 0.4mg 0.049mg 39%
Cholesterol 150mg 59mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 4.447g 24%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.405mg 16%
Calcium 70mg 219mg 15%
Calories 462kcal 227kcal 12%
Sodium 697mg 439mg 11%
Protein 11.4g 6.4g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.201mg 9%
Carbs 4.67g 28.3g 8%
Phosphorus 200mg 159mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.567mg 6%
Folate 60µg 38µg 6%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.56mg 3%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.2mg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.281mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.046mg 1%
Magnesium 13mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 28.3g N/A
Potassium 138mg 132mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.297mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.321mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.319mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.335mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.152mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Pancake
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
20%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.328g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.