Foie gras vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are foie gras and tofu different?
- Foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, copper, and vitamin B5; however, tofu is richer in calcium and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 392% higher.
Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate are the varieties used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +14% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +394.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +404.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +475% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1187.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1664.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +817.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +149.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +323.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +128.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2325.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +221.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0µg | 392% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 111% | |
| Selenium | 44µg | 8.9µg | 64% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 0.691g | 63% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 1.056g | 61% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 4.78g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 0mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 7mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 350mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.068mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.193mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.605mg | 21% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 76kcal | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.052mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 97mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 0.195mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 2.699g | 12% |
| Folate | 60µg | 15µg | 11% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 8.08g | 7% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 5.36mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.081mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 121mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 1.87g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 690mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.759g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)