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Foie gras vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Foie gras and Swiss cheese

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, and Selenium, however, Swiss cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 264% more.
  • Foie gras contains 42 times more Iron than Swiss cheese. Foie gras contains 5.5mg of Iron, while Swiss cheese contains 0.13mg.
  • Swiss cheese contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Cheese, swiss.

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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 +4130.8%
Contains more Potassium +91.7%
Contains more Copper +751.1%
Contains more Manganese +361.5%
Contains more Selenium +46.7%
Contains more Calcium +1171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +153.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +187%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Zinc +375%
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 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Contains more Iron +4130.8%
Contains more Potassium +91.7%
Contains more Copper +751.1%
Contains more Manganese +361.5%
Contains more Selenium +46.7%
Contains more Calcium +1171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +153.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +187%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Zinc +375%

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 +218.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3821.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +207.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.302
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 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +218.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3821.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +207.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.302

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +41.5%
Contains more Carbs +224.3%
Contains more Protein +136.5%
Equal in Water - 37.63
Equal in Other - 2.98
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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Fats +41.5%
Contains more Carbs +224.3%
Contains more Protein +136.5%
Equal in Water - 37.63
Equal in Other - 2.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.6%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.6%

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 Swiss cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 1.44g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 43.84g 30.99g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 1.44g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 393kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Iron 5.5mg 0.13mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 33mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 200mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 138mg 72mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 187mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 0.92mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.4mg 0.047mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.026mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 30µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 1047IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 288µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.011mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.302mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.064mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.353mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.071mg Swiss cheese
Folate 60µg 10µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 3.06µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 0.507mg 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 1.029mg 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 0.863mg 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.27mg 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 0.719mg 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 0.303mg 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 150mg 93mg Swiss cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 18.227g Foie gras
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 8.046g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.341g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

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Foie gras Swiss cheese
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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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.777g)
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 - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/nutrients

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

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