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Foie gras vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Foie gras and Pecan pie?

  • Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Phosphorus, yet Pecan pie is higher in Manganese.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 385% more.
  • Foie gras has 12 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pecan pie. While Foie gras has 1001µg of Vitamin A RAE, Pecan pie has only 82µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pecan pie is lower.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types 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.
Foie gras
Foie gras
6
:
4
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Calcium +118.8%
Contains more Iron +271.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.8%
Contains more Copper +89.6%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -62.4%
Contains more Zinc +10.9%
Contains more Manganese +493.3%
Equal in Potassium - 133
Foie gras
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Pecan pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Calcium +118.8%
Contains more Iron +271.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.8%
Contains more Copper +89.6%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -62.4%
Contains more Zinc +10.9%
Contains more Manganese +493.3%
Equal in Potassium - 133

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
:
1
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Vitamin A +833.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.5%
Contains more Folate +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06
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 pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +833.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.5%
Contains more Folate +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
4
:
1
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Protein +132.7%
Contains more Fats +97.5%
Contains more Water +89.9%
Contains more Other +154.2%
Contains more Carbs +1017.8%
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 pie
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +132.7%
Contains more Fats +97.5%
Contains more Water +89.9%
Contains more Other +154.2%
Contains more Carbs +1017.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
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2
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +579.8%
Foie gras
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Pecan pie
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +579.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 52.2g Pecan pie
Protein 11.4g 4.9g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 22.2g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 52.2g Pecan pie
Calories 462kcal 412kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 32mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 1.48mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 26mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 200mg 94mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 133mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 262mg Pecan pie
Zinc 0.92mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.4mg 0.211mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 44µg 12µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 357IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 82µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.188mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.18mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.847mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.479mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.06mg
Folate 60µg 26µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.17µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.069mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.189mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.223mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg 0.372mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg 0.248mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg 0.125mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.25mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg 0.255mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg 0.116mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 87mg Pecan pie
Saturated Fat 14.45g 3.989g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 11.181g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 5.71g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.461g)
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 richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.