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Foie gras vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Foie gras and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5 than Foie gras.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 391% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 +775%
Contains more Iron +54900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +19900%
Contains more Potassium +4500%
Contains more Zinc +338.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +6185.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
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 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +775%
Contains more Iron +54900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +19900%
Contains more Potassium +4500%
Contains more Zinc +338.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +6185.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +3233%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2391.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93900%
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% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +3233%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2391.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37900%
Contains more Fats +1216.5%
Contains more Water +663.7%
Contains more Other +1226.1%
Contains more Carbs +1860.6%
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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +37900%
Contains more Fats +1216.5%
Contains more Water +663.7%
Contains more Other +1226.1%
Contains more Carbs +1860.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2956.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +594.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2956.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +594.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%

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 Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 11.4g 0.03g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 3.33g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 462kcal 397kcal Foie gras
Sugar 68.48g Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 8mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 0.01mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 0mg Foie gras
Phosphorus 200mg 1mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 3mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.92mg 0.21mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 0.7µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 100IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 27µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.028mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.012mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.002mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.004mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0mg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.01µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
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 9mg Taffy (candy)
Trans Fat 0.131g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 0.838g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.121g Foie gras
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 645mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.401g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.