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Foie gras vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Foie gras and Watercress

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Phosphorus, while Watercress has more Vitamin C.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 392% more than Watercress.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Watercress, 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 +2650%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Zinc +736.4%
Contains more Copper +419.5%
Contains more Selenium +4788.9%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +139.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Manganese +103.3%
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 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Iron +2650%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Zinc +736.4%
Contains more Copper +419.5%
Contains more Selenium +4788.9%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +139.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Manganese +103.3%

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 B2 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1155%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.1%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Equal in Vitamin A - 3191
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09
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 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1155%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.1%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115%
Equal in Vitamin A - 3191
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +395.7%
Contains more Fats +43740%
Contains more Carbs +262%
Contains more Other +154.2%
Contains more Water +156.8%
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
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +395.7%
Contains more Fats +43740%
Contains more Carbs +262%
Contains more Other +154.2%
Contains more Water +156.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +320025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +320025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

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 Watercress
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0.79g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 2.3g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 0.1g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 1.29g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 11kcal Foie gras
Sugar 0.2g Foie gras
Fiber 0g 0.5g Watercress
Calcium 70mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 5.5mg 0.2mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 21mg Watercress
Phosphorus 200mg 60mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 697mg 41mg Watercress
Zinc 0.92mg 0.11mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.077mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 44µg 0.9µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 3191IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 160µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 2mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.31mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.129mg Watercress
Folate 60µg 9µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.03mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.133mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.093mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg 0.166mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg 0.134mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg 0.02mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.114mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg 0.137mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg 0.04mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 0mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 14.45g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 0.008g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.035g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Watercress
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
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 656mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.423g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.