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Foie gras vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between foie gras and pecan

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, and iron; however, pecan has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 392% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Nuts, pecans.

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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%
Pecan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more IronIron +117.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1057.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +830.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +197.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +392.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3650%
~equal in Calcium ~70mg

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%
Pecan
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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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Pecan
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9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.3%
Contains more WaterWater +952.3%
Contains more OtherOther +106.1%
Contains more FatsFats +64.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +196.8%

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
Pecan
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9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2473.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Pecan DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg 392%
Manganese 0.12mg 4.5mg 190%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 21.614g 138%
Vitamin A 1001µg 3µg 111%
Copper 0.4mg 1.2mg 89%
Selenium 44µg 3.8µg 73%
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.66mg 48%
Fats 43.84g 71.97g 43%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 40.801g 38%
Saturated fat 14.45g 6.18g 38%
Fiber 0g 9.6g 38%
Iron 5.5mg 2.53mg 37%
Zinc 0.92mg 4.53mg 33%
Sodium 697mg 0mg 30%
Magnesium 13mg 121mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.13mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.21mg 12%
Calories 462kcal 691kcal 11%
Phosphorus 200mg 277mg 11%
Folate 60µg 22µg 10%
Vitamin E 1.4mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.167mg 8%
Potassium 138mg 410mg 8%
Choline 40.5mg 7%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.863mg 7%
Protein 11.4g 9.17g 4%
Carbs 4.67g 13.86g 3%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 4.26g N/A
Calcium 70mg 70mg 0%
Sugar 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.426mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 697mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.27g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.