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Foie gras vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Foie gras and Fish sandwich?

  • Foie gras is richer than Fish sandwich in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 363% more.
  • Foie gras has 167 times more Vitamin A RAE than Fish sandwich. While Foie gras has 1001µg of Vitamin A RAE, Fish sandwich has only 6µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fish sandwich is lower.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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 Calcium +89.2%
Contains more Iron +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.4%
Contains more Zinc +87.8%
Contains more Copper +433.3%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Contains more Magnesium +92.3%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%
Contains more Manganese +120%
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 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Calcium +89.2%
Contains more Iron +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.4%
Contains more Zinc +87.8%
Contains more Copper +433.3%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Contains more Magnesium +92.3%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%
Contains more Manganese +120%

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 +3731%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224.3%
Contains more Folate +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1282.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.8
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 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +3731%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224.3%
Contains more Folate +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1282.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Fats +252.1%
Contains more Other +43.2%
Contains more Carbs +471.5%
Contains more Water +30.8%
Equal in Protein - 10.29
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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Fats +252.1%
Contains more Other +43.2%
Contains more Carbs +471.5%
Contains more Water +30.8%
Equal in Protein - 10.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +886.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +644.9%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +886.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +644.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Protein 11.4g 10.29g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 12.45g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Calories 462kcal 257kcal Foie gras
Fructose 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g Foie gras
Fiber 0g 1g Fish sandwich
Calcium 70mg 37mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 1.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 116mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 206mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 697mg 602mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.92mg 0.49mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.075mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.264mg Fish sandwich
Selenium 44µg 18µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 87IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 6µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 2mg 1.8mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.14mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 2.15mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.37mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.07mg Fish sandwich
Folate 60µg 46µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.68µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Tryptophan 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 35mg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 2.595g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Fish sandwich
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
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.501g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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