Foie gras vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between foie gras and Polish sausage?
- Foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, copper, and vitamin B5, yet Polish sausage is higher in vitamin B1.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 351% more.
- The amount of cholesterol in Polish sausage is lower.
We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot 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 | +483.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +525% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +344.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +148.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +859.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +470.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +216.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
3.6 g
Water:
55.2 g
Other:
4.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +126% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.84 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.79 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +164% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.79g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0.98µg | 351% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 0µg | 111% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 0.88mg | 58% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 17.7µg | 48% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 9.7g | 40% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 19.4g | 38% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 1540mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.502mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.09mg | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 8.01g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 66mg | 28% |
| Folate | 60µg | 2µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.45mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.148mg | 12% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 17.6g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.19mg | 10% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 259kcal | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 136mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 1.93mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 3.443mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 237mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 3.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 3.6g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 0.79g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0.611mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 1.076mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 1.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 0.679mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.444mg | 0% |
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
137%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Polish sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.44g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 843mg)
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 ($)
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.