Foie gras vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between foie gras and pasta?
- Pasta has less vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin B2 than foie gras.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 386% higher.
- Foie gras has 167 times more vitamin A than pasta. Foie gras has 3333IU of vitamin A, while pasta has 20IU.
- Pasta contains less sodium.
We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1066.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +475% |
| Contains more IronIron | +382.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +330.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +217.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +86.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16583.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +99.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +153% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +555.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +6614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +137.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4075.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +883.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +433.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +85.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20553.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0.14µg | 386% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 6µg | 111% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 80% | |
| Fats | 43.84g | 1.05g | 66% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 0.15g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 0.124g | 64% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 1.14mg | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 33mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.093mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 6mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.183mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 63mg | 20% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 131kcal | 17% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 5.15g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.15mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.209mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 0.992mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 24.93g | 7% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 6mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.224mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 0.429g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Folate | 60µg | 64µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 691mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)