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Foie gras vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Foie gras and Taco

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Taco has more Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 353% higher.
  • Taco has 50 times less Vitamin A RAE than Foie gras. Foie gras has 1001µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Taco has 20µg.
  • Taco is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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.
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Taco
Contains more Iron +362.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.4%
Contains more Copper +419.5%
Contains more Selenium +378.3%
Contains more Calcium +27.1%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Potassium +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -43%
Contains more Zinc +90.2%
Contains more Manganese +107.5%
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 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Iron +362.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.4%
Contains more Copper +419.5%
Contains more Selenium +378.3%
Contains more Calcium +27.1%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Potassium +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -43%
Contains more Zinc +90.2%
Contains more Manganese +107.5%

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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Taco
Contains more Vitamin A +2444.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +398.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.1%
Contains more Folate +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +910.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
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 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +2444.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +398.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.1%
Contains more Folate +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +910.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains more Protein +28.7%
Contains more Fats +245.2%
Contains more Other +94.3%
Contains more Carbs +325.1%
Contains more Water +53.9%
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% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +28.7%
Contains more Fats +245.2%
Contains more Other +94.3%
Contains more Carbs +325.1%
Contains more Water +53.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +480.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.1%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +480.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Taco Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 15.95g Taco
Protein 11.4g 8.86g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 12.7g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 19.85g Taco
Calories 462kcal 226kcal Foie gras
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g Foie gras
Fiber 0g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 70mg 89mg Taco
Iron 5.5mg 1.19mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 200mg 178mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 209mg Taco
Sodium 697mg 397mg Taco
Zinc 0.92mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.4mg 0.077mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 44µg 9.2µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 131IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 20µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 2mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.05mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.06mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.65mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.09mg Taco
Folate 60µg 19µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.93µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
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 28mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 4.384g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 4.411g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Taco
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
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.066g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients

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

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