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Foie gras vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between foie gras and truffle

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, and copper; however, truffle is richer in fiber, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 392% more than truffle.
  • Truffle contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried.

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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 59% 48% 67% 221% 61% 36% 79% 4.6% 254% 237%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +538.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +446.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1525.8%
~equal in Iron ~5.88mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~184mg
~equal in Selenium ~43.4µg

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% 0% 0% 3.8% 195% 118% 29% 26% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5905.5%
Contains more WaterWater +150.3%
Contains more OtherOther +38%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1463.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Truffle DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg 392%
Fiber 0g 70.1g 280%
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg 111%
Manganese 0.12mg 1.951mg 80%
Saturated fat 14.45g 66%
Fats 43.84g 0.73g 66%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 64%
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg 50%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.844mg 42%
Sodium 697mg 35mg 29%
Copper 0.4mg 0.183mg 24%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 6.267mg 23%
Carbs 4.67g 73.01g 23%
Potassium 138mg 754mg 18%
Magnesium 13mg 83mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.481mg 14%
Calcium 70mg 159mg 9%
Calories 462kcal 284kcal 9%
Folate 60µg 38µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.015mg 6%
Iron 5.5mg 5.88mg 5%
Protein 11.4g 9.25g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.112mg 4%
Zinc 0.92mg 1.32mg 4%
Phosphorus 200mg 184mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Selenium 44µg 43.4µg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 2.91g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Truffle
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
31%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 662mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.