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, 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 9 times more vitamin A than pecan pie. While foie gras has 3333IU of vitamin A, pecan pie has only 357IU.
- 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +271.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +266.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +493.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1120.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +196.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +150.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +5429.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +113.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +132.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +89.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +154.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1017.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +129% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0.17µg | 385% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 82µg | 102% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 12µg | 58% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 1.48mg | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 3.989g | 48% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 11.181g | 36% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 22.2g | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 5.71g | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.712mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 87mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.211mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 262mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 52.2g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 94mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.479mg | 14% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 4.9g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 0.847mg | 10% |
| Folate | 60µg | 26µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.18mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.188mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 412kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 1.02mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 52.2g | N/A |
| Potassium | 138mg | 133mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.461g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)