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Foie gras vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Foie gras and Safflower

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, while Safflower has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 392% more than Safflower.
  • Foie gras contains 334 times more Vitamin A RAE than Safflower. While Foie gras contains 1001µg of Vitamin A RAE, Safflower contains only 3µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Safflower is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 +12.2%
Contains more Calcium +11.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2615.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +222%
Contains more Potassium +397.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +448.9%
Contains more Copper +336.8%
Contains more Manganese +1578.3%
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 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Contains more Iron +12.2%
Contains more Calcium +11.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2615.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +222%
Contains more Potassium +397.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +448.9%
Contains more Copper +336.8%
Contains more Manganese +1578.3%

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 +6566%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1221.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1850%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.284
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 3% 0% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 120% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +6566%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1221.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1850%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.284

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +14%
Contains more Water +559.1%
Contains more Protein +41.9%
Contains more Carbs +634.3%
Contains more Other +79%
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
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more Fats +14%
Contains more Water +559.1%
Contains more Protein +41.9%
Contains more Carbs +634.3%
Contains more Other +79%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +428.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3259.9%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +428.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3259.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Safflower Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 34.29g Safflower
Protein 11.4g 16.18g Safflower
Fats 43.84g 38.45g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 34.29g Safflower
Calories 462kcal 517kcal Safflower
Calcium 70mg 78mg Safflower
Iron 5.5mg 4.9mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 353mg Safflower
Phosphorus 200mg 644mg Safflower
Potassium 138mg 687mg Safflower
Sodium 697mg 3mg Safflower
Zinc 0.92mg 5.05mg Safflower
Copper 0.4mg 1.747mg Safflower
Manganese 0.12mg 2.014mg Safflower
Selenium 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 50IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 3µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 1.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.415mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 2.284mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 1.17mg Safflower
Folate 60µg 160µg Safflower
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.183mg Safflower
Threonine 0.507mg 0.586mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.717mg Safflower
Leucine 1.029mg 1.154mg Safflower
Lysine 0.863mg 0.534mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg 0.284mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.806mg Safflower
Valine 0.719mg 1.025mg Safflower
Histidine 0.303mg 0.452mg Safflower
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 14.45g 3.682g Safflower
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 4.848g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 28.223g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Safflower
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
138%
Foie gras
89%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 694mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.768g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.