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Foie gras vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between foie gras and potato pancake

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, iron, and copper; however, potato pancake has more vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 380% higher.
  • Potato pancake has 29 times less vitamin A than foie gras. Foie gras has 3333IU of vitamin A, while potato pancake has 113IU.
  • Potato pancake is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.8%
Contains more IronIron +229.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +394.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +176.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +350.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116.7%
~equal in Sodium ~764mg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3028.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3141.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1280%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +646.7%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.5%
Contains more FatsFats +197%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +495.5%
Contains more WaterWater +29%
Contains more OtherOther +17.4%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +586.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +794.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Potato pancake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.29µg 380%
Vitamin A 1001µg 32µg 108%
Selenium 44µg 8.9µg 64%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 3.73g 55%
Saturated fat 14.45g 2.496g 54%
Iron 5.5mg 1.67mg 48%
Fats 43.84g 14.76g 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 7.516g 45%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.448mg 30%
Vitamin C 2mg 27.6mg 28%
Copper 0.4mg 0.18mg 24%
Cholesterol 150mg 95mg 18%
Potassium 138mg 622mg 14%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Protein 11.4g 6.08g 11%
Phosphorus 200mg 128mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.173mg 10%
Calories 462kcal 268kcal 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.757mg 9%
Carbs 4.67g 27.81g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.158mg 6%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.26mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.672mg 5%
Folate 60µg 41µg 5%
Magnesium 13mg 36mg 5%
Calcium 70mg 32mg 4%
Sodium 697mg 764mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.7mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.954g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
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.

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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.