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Foie gras vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between foie gras and spaghetti

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2 in foie gras is higher than in spaghetti.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 392% more than spaghetti.
  • The amount of cholesterol in spaghetti is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.

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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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +213.6%
Contains more IronIron +1000%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +244.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +168.3%

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.
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% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1395%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +527.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +757.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4614%
Contains more OtherOther +989.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +560.8%
Contains more WaterWater +67.7%

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
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19449.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +157.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Spaghetti DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg 392%
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg 111%
Fats 43.84g 0.93g 66%
Saturated fat 14.45g 0.176g 65%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 0.131g 64%
Iron 5.5mg 0.5mg 63%
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg 50%
Copper 0.4mg 0.1mg 33%
Selenium 44µg 26.4µg 32%
Sodium 697mg 1mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.112mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.02mg 21%
Phosphorus 200mg 58mg 20%
Calories 462kcal 158kcal 15%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.4mg 13%
Folate 60µg 7µg 13%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Protein 11.4g 5.8g 11%
Carbs 4.67g 30.86g 9%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.322mg 9%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.02mg 6%
Calcium 70mg 7mg 6%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.51mg 4%
Potassium 138mg 44mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.326g 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.049mg 1%
Magnesium 13mg 18mg 1%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 29.06g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.206mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.228mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.065mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.262mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.132mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Spaghetti
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
137%
Foie gras
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.274g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.