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Foie gras vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between foie gras and pineapple cake

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, iron, copper, vitamin B5, and phosphorus, while pineapple cake has more vitamin B1.
  • Pineapple cake's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 12743% higher.
  • Pineapple cake contains 118 times less vitamin B12 than foie gras. Foie gras contains 9.4µg of vitamin B12, while pineapple cake contains 0.08µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pineapple cake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe.

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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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.2%
Contains more IronIron +271.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +359.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +196.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +368.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +191.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg

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%
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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1514.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +494.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11650%
Contains more FolateFolate +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +173763.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +225.7%
Contains more FatsFats +262.3%
Contains more WaterWater +14.7%
Contains more OtherOther +90.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +981.4%

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
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +393.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +290.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Pineapple cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 153mg 12743%
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.08µg 388%
Vitamin A 1001µg 62µg 104%
Selenium 44µg 9.4µg 63%
Saturated fat 14.45g 2.915g 52%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 5.194g 51%
Iron 5.5mg 1.48mg 50%
Fats 43.84g 12.1g 49%
Cholesterol 150mg 22mg 43%
Copper 0.4mg 0.087mg 35%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.202mg 20%
Phosphorus 200mg 82mg 17%
Sodium 697mg 319mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 3.282g 16%
Protein 11.4g 3.5g 16%
Carbs 4.67g 50.5g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.156mg 11%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.35mg 10%
Folate 60µg 26µg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.19mg 8%
Calories 462kcal 319kcal 7%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.31mg 6%
Calcium 70mg 120mg 5%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.034mg 2%
Potassium 138mg 112mg 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 49.7g N/A
Magnesium 13mg 13mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.117mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0.264mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.167mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.081mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Pineapple cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 128mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.535g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.