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Foie gras vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Foie gras and Wakame

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus, while Wakame has more Manganese, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 392% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Seaweed, wakame, raw.

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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 Iron +152.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +176%
Contains less Sodium -20.1%
Contains more Zinc +142.1%
Contains more Copper +40.8%
Contains more Selenium +6185.7%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +723.1%
Contains more Manganese +1066.7%
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 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Iron +152.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +176%
Contains less Sodium -20.1%
Contains more Zinc +142.1%
Contains more Copper +40.8%
Contains more Selenium +6185.7%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +723.1%
Contains more Manganese +1066.7%

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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Wakame
Contains more Vitamin A +825.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Folate +226.7%
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 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +825.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Folate +226.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +276.2%
Contains more Fats +6750%
Contains more Carbs +95.7%
Contains more Water +116%
Contains more Other +136.1%
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% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Protein +276.2%
Contains more Fats +6750%
Contains more Carbs +95.7%
Contains more Water +116%
Contains more Other +136.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44055.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44055.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 8.64g Wakame
Protein 11.4g 3.03g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 0.64g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 9.14g Wakame
Calories 462kcal 45kcal Foie gras
Sugar 0.65g Foie gras
Fiber 0g 0.5g Wakame
Calcium 70mg 150mg Wakame
Iron 5.5mg 2.18mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 200mg 80mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 50mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 872mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 0.38mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.284mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 44µg 0.7µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 360IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 18µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 2mg 3mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.06mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.23mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 1.6mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.697mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.002mg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.035mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.165mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.087mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg 0.257mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg 0.112mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg 0.063mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.112mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg 0.209mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg 0.015mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 14.45g 0.13g Wakame
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 0.058g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.218g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Wakame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.32g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.