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Foie gras vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Foie gras and Pastry different?

  • Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Pastry is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 392% higher.
  • Pastry has less Cholesterol.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake are the varieties used 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +114.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +126.2%
Contains more Zinc +73.6%
Contains more Copper +250.9%
Contains more Selenium +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Manganese +306.7%
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 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +114.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +126.2%
Contains more Zinc +73.6%
Contains more Copper +250.9%
Contains more Selenium +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Manganese +306.7%

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.
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Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +333200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +352.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.1%
Contains more Folate +30%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.283
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 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +333200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +352.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.1%
Contains more Folate +30%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.283

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.2%
Contains more Fats +15.1%
Contains more Water +335.8%
Contains more Other +205%
Contains more Carbs +865.7%
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
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +56.2%
Contains more Fats +15.1%
Contains more Water +335.8%
Contains more Other +205%
Contains more Carbs +865.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +482.6%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +482.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 43.6g Pastry
Protein 11.4g 7.3g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 38.1g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 45.1g Pastry
Calories 462kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g Foie gras
Fiber 0g 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 70mg 10mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 2.56mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 16mg Pastry
Phosphorus 200mg 60mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 61mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 0.92mg 0.53mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.114mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 44µg 24.2µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 1IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.283mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.021mg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.085mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.196mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.272mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg 0.508mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg 0.142mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg 0.129mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.362mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg 0.308mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg 0.156mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 14.45g 9.643g Pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 21.597g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Pastry
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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 448mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.807g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.