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Foie gras vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Foie gras and Whey?

  • Whey has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5 than Foie gras.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 380% higher.
  • Foie gras has 334 times more Vitamin A RAE than Whey. Foie gras has 1001µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Whey has 3µg.
  • Whey contains less Cholesterol.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Whey, sweet, fluid types in this comparison.

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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.
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Whey
Contains more Calcium +48.9%
Contains more Iron +9066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.8%
Contains more Zinc +607.7%
Contains more Copper +9900%
Contains more Manganese +11900%
Contains more Selenium +2215.8%
Contains more Potassium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
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 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +48.9%
Contains more Iron +9066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.8%
Contains more Zinc +607.7%
Contains more Copper +9900%
Contains more Manganese +11900%
Contains more Selenium +2215.8%
Contains more Potassium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%

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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Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +27675%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3291.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.5%
Contains more Folate +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3257.1%
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 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +27675%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3291.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.5%
Contains more Folate +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3257.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whey
Contains more Protein +1241.2%
Contains more Fats +12077.8%
Contains more Other +475.5%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Water +151.4%
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
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +1241.2%
Contains more Fats +12077.8%
Contains more Other +475.5%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Water +151.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whey
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25510%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7536.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25510%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7536.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

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 Whey
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 ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Whey Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 5.14g Whey
Protein 11.4g 0.85g Foie gras
Fats 43.84g 0.36g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 5.14g Whey
Calories 462kcal 27kcal Foie gras
Sugar 5.14g Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 47mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 0.06mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 8mg Foie gras
Phosphorus 200mg 46mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 161mg Whey
Sodium 697mg 54mg Whey
Zinc 0.92mg 0.13mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.004mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.001mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 1.9µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 12IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 3µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0.1mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.036mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.158mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.074mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.383mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.031mg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 1µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.28µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.013mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg 0.054mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.047mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg 0.078mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg 0.068mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg 0.016mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.027mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg 0.046mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg 0.016mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 2mg Whey
Saturated Fat 14.45g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 0.1g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.011g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Whey
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
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 643mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.22g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.