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Foie gras vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between foie gras and pizza

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, iron, and copper, while pizza has more vitamin B1, calcium, and manganese.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 374% higher.
  • Pizza contains 9 times less vitamin A than foie gras. Foie gras contains 3333IU of vitamin A, while pizza contains 358IU.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pizza is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more IronIron +121.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +281%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +121.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
~equal in Phosphorus ~216mg

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%
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1350.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +343.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +55%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +352.4%
Contains more OtherOther +26%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +613.7%
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%
~equal in Protein ~11.39g

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +882%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Pizza DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.42µg 374%
Vitamin A 1001µg 69µg 104%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 2.608g 58%
Fats 43.84g 9.69g 53%
Saturated fat 14.45g 4.465g 45%
Cholesterol 150mg 17mg 44%
Selenium 44µg 19.9µg 44%
Iron 5.5mg 2.48mg 38%
Copper 0.4mg 0.105mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.39mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 24%
Calcium 70mg 188mg 12%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.36mg 10%
Calories 462kcal 266kcal 10%
Carbs 4.67g 33.33g 10%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Folate 60µg 93µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.195mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 3.825mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.681g 6%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 6%
Zinc 0.92mg 1.34mg 4%
Sodium 697mg 598mg 4%
Choline 16.4mg 3%
Magnesium 13mg 24mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.08mg 2%
Phosphorus 200mg 216mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Potassium 138mg 172mg 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 1.4mg 1%
Protein 11.4g 11.39g 0%
Net carbs 4.67g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Pizza
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
137%
Foie gras
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.985g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.