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Foie gras vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are foie gras and wafer different?

  • Foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, wafer is richer in manganese and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 388% higher.
  • Foie gras contains 333 times more vitamin A than wafer. While foie gras contains 3333IU of vitamin A, wafer contains only 10IU.
  • Wafer has less cholesterol.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Cookies, chocolate wafers 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.
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%
Wafer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125.8%
Contains more IronIron +37.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +671.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +307.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +480%

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%
Wafer
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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% 1% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10344.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Wafer
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7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.7%
Contains more FatsFats +208.7%
Contains more WaterWater +723.1%
Contains more OtherOther +52.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1456.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Wafer
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32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +426.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +394.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Wafer DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.09µg 388%
Vitamin A 1001µg 3µg 111%
Selenium 44µg 5.7µg 70%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 4.865g 52%
Cholesterol 150mg 2mg 49%
Fats 43.84g 14.2g 46%
Saturated fat 14.45g 4.241g 46%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.696mg 25%
Carbs 4.67g 72.7g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 4.153g 22%
Iron 5.5mg 4.01mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.381mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Phosphorus 200mg 132mg 10%
Protein 11.4g 6.6g 10%
Magnesium 13mg 53mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.203mg 10%
Copper 0.4mg 0.463mg 7%
Sodium 697mg 580mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Calcium 70mg 31mg 4%
Folate 60µg 47µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.266mg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Caffeine 10mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 2.858mg 2%
Zinc 0.92mg 1.09mg 2%
Potassium 138mg 210mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Calories 462kcal 433kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.051mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 69.3g N/A
Sugar 37.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.22mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.261mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0.281mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.308mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Wafer
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
21%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 148mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.209g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.