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Foie gras vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Foie gras and Potato

  • Potato contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus than Foie gras.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 392% higher.
  • Potato is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.

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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 Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +579%
Contains more Phosphorus +250.9%
Contains more Zinc +206.7%
Contains more Copper +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +10900%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +208%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +579%
Contains more Phosphorus +250.9%
Contains more Zinc +206.7%
Contains more Copper +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +10900%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +208%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%

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.
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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +166550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +834.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.8%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +885%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +396.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.081
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +166550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +834.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.8%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +885%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +396.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.081

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +456.1%
Contains more Fats +48611.1%
Contains more Other +172.3%
Contains more Carbs +274.5%
Contains more Water +114%
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
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +456.1%
Contains more Fats +48611.1%
Contains more Other +172.3%
Contains more Carbs +274.5%
Contains more Water +114%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1280400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1280400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Potato Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 15.39g Potato
Protein 11.4g 2.05g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 0.09g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 17.49g Potato
Calories 462kcal 77kcal Foie gras
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g Foie gras
Fiber 0g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 70mg 12mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 0.81mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 200mg 57mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 697mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 0.92mg 0.3mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.11mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 44µg 0.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 2IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin C 2mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.081mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.032mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.061mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.295mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 60µg 15µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.021mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.067mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.066mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg 0.098mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg 0.107mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg 0.032mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.081mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg 0.103mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg 0.035mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg Potato
Saturated Fat 14.45g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 0.002g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.042g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
138%
Foie gras
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 691mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.425g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.