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Foie gras vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are foie gras and peanuts different?

  • Foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin A; however, peanuts are richer in copper, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 392% higher.
  • Peanuts have less cholesterol.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Peanuts, all types, raw 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Contains more IronIron +20.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +511.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1192.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +410.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +186%
Contains more ZincZinc +255.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1511.7%

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.
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%
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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 0% 0% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +380.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +480%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more WaterWater +469.8%
Contains more OtherOther +30.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.3%
Contains more FatsFats +12.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +245.4%

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
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1752.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~24.426g

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 Peanut
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Peanut DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg 392%
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg 111%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 15.558g 98%
Copper 0.4mg 1.144mg 83%
Manganese 0.12mg 1.934mg 79%
Selenium 44µg 7.2µg 67%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 12.066mg 60%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 56%
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.64mg 46%
Folate 60µg 240µg 45%
Saturated fat 14.45g 6.279g 37%
Magnesium 13mg 168mg 37%
Fiber 0g 8.5g 34%
Sodium 697mg 18mg 30%
Protein 11.4g 25.8g 29%
Phosphorus 200mg 376mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.348mg 22%
Zinc 0.92mg 3.27mg 21%
Potassium 138mg 705mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.135mg 13%
Iron 5.5mg 4.58mg 12%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.767mg 11%
Choline 52.5mg 10%
Fats 43.84g 49.24g 8%
Calories 462kcal 567kcal 5%
Carbs 4.67g 16.13g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 24.426g 3%
Calcium 70mg 92mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 4.67g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 4.72g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.377mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.652mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Peanut
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
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 679mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.171g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.8)

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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.