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Foie gras vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Foie gras and Pepperoni different?

  • Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Copper, and Selenium, however, Pepperoni is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 338% higher.
  • Pepperoni has less Cholesterol.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +268.4%
Contains more IronIron +313.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +339.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +795%

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% 200% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
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% 21% 39% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +623.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +503.3%

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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +295.8%
Contains more WaterWater +29.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.9%
Contains more OtherOther +55.4%
~equal in Fats ~46.28g

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
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +23.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +430.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Pepperoni Opinion
Calories 462kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Protein 11.4g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 43.84g 46.28g Pepperoni
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Net carbs 4.67g 1.18g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 1.18g Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 97mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 13mg 18mg Pepperoni
Calcium 70mg 19mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 274mg Pepperoni
Iron 5.5mg 1.33mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.091mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 200mg 158mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 1582mg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.12mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 44µg 29µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.257mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.93mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 1.3µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Folate 60µg 5µg Foie gras
Trans Fat 1.527g Foie gras
Choline 51.2mg Pepperoni
Saturated Fat 14.45g 17.708g Foie gras
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 20.77g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 4.458g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.507mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.029mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 0.863mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.27mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.719mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.303mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Pepperoni
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
127%
Foie gras
48%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 885mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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