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Foie gras vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Foie gras and Provolone?

  • Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B3, yet Provolone is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 331% more.
  • Foie gras has 16 times more Vitamin B3 than Provolone. While Foie gras has 2.51mg of Vitamin B3, Provolone has only 0.156mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Provolone is lower.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Cheese, provolone 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 Iron +957.7%
Contains less Sodium -20.4%
Contains more Copper +1438.5%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Contains more Selenium +203.4%
Contains more Calcium +980%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +148%
Contains more Zinc +251.1%
Equal in Potassium - 138
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 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +957.7%
Contains less Sodium -20.4%
Contains more Copper +1438.5%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Contains more Selenium +203.4%
Contains more Calcium +980%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +148%
Contains more Zinc +251.1%
Equal in Potassium - 138

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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Contains more Vitamin A +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +363.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1509%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +543.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.321
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 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +363.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1509%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +543.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.321

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Carbs +118.2%
Contains more Protein +124.4%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Other +54.4%
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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Carbs +118.2%
Contains more Protein +124.4%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Other +54.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.769
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.769

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Provolone Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 2.14g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 43.84g 26.62g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 2.14g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 351kcal Foie gras
Sugar 0.56g Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 756mg Provolone
Iron 5.5mg 0.52mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 28mg Provolone
Phosphorus 200mg 496mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 138mg
Sodium 697mg 876mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 3.23mg Provolone
Copper 0.4mg 0.026mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.01mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 14.5µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 880IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 236µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.019mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.321mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.156mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.476mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.073mg Provolone
Folate 60µg 10µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 1.46µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 2.2µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.507mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 1.029mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 0.863mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.27mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 0.719mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.303mg 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 150mg 69mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 14.45g 17.078g Foie gras
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 7.393g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.769g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Provolone
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
138%
Foie gras
33%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.628g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.