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Foie gras vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between foie gras and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, and copper; however, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 388% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +268.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +187.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +327.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +471.7%
~equal in Iron ~5.57mg

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 0% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +697.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +123.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.5%
Contains more FatsFats +407.4%
Contains more WaterWater +633.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1485.7%
~equal in Other ~2.8g

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
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1189.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +475.6%

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 Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.09µg 388%
Vitamin A 1001µg 1µg 111%
Selenium 44µg 10.3µg 61%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 1.986g 59%
Saturated fat 14.45g 1.653g 58%
Fats 43.84g 8.64g 54%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.702mg 51%
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg 50%
Copper 0.4mg 0.139mg 29%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 4.835g 27%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 6.442mg 25%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.686mg 25%
Carbs 4.67g 74.05g 23%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 21%
Folate 60µg 134µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.487mg 14%
Phosphorus 200mg 102mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.536mg 13%
Sodium 697mg 941mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Calcium 70mg 19mg 5%
Protein 11.4g 9.46g 4%
Choline 16.7mg 3%
Calories 462kcal 418kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.086mg 2%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.69mg 2%
Magnesium 13mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Iron 5.5mg 5.57mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 71.25g N/A
Potassium 138mg 152mg 0%
Sugar 1.29g N/A
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
137%
Foie gras
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.797g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.

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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.