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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, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Iron, however, Pecan has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from 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.
Foie gras
Foie gras
2
:
7
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Iron +117.4%
Contains more Selenium +1057.9%
Contains more Magnesium +830.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +197.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +392.4%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +3650%
Equal in Calcium - 70
Foie gras
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Pecan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Contains more Iron +117.4%
Contains more Selenium +1057.9%
Contains more Magnesium +830.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +197.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +392.4%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +3650%
Equal in Calcium - 70

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.
Foie gras
Foie gras
7
:
5
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Vitamin A +5851.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39%
Contains more Folate +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Foie gras
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%
Pecan
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +5851.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39%
Contains more Folate +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
3
:
2
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Water +952.3%
Contains more Other +106.1%
Contains more Fats +64.2%
Contains more Carbs +196.8%
Foie gras
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
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 Protein +24.3%
Contains more Water +952.3%
Contains more Other +106.1%
Contains more Fats +64.2%
Contains more Carbs +196.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
0
:
3
Pecan
Pecan
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2473.1%
Foie gras
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Pecan
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 4.26g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 9.17g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 71.97g Pecan
Carbs 4.67g 13.86g Pecan
Calories 462kcal 691kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 3.97g Foie gras
Fiber 0g 9.6g Pecan
Calcium 70mg 70mg
Iron 5.5mg 2.53mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 121mg Pecan
Phosphorus 200mg 277mg Pecan
Potassium 138mg 410mg Pecan
Sodium 697mg 0mg Pecan
Zinc 0.92mg 4.53mg Pecan
Copper 0.4mg 1.2mg Pecan
Manganese 0.12mg 4.5mg Pecan
Selenium 44µg 3.8µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 56IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 3µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 1.4mg Pecan
Vitamin C 2mg 1.1mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.66mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.13mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.167mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.863mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.21mg Pecan
Folate 60µg 22µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 3.5µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.093mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.306mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.336mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg 0.598mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg 0.287mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg 0.183mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.426mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg 0.411mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg 0.262mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 14.45g 6.18g Pecan
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 40.801g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 21.614g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 697mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
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.