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Foie gras vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are foie gras and white chocolate different?

  • Foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, iron, copper, and folate; however, white chocolate is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 368% higher.
  • Foie gras contains 111 times more vitamin A than white chocolate. While foie gras contains 3333IU of vitamin A, white chocolate contains only 30IU.
  • White chocolate has less sodium.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Candies, white chocolate 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more IronIron +2191.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +877.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +184.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg

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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11022.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1578.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +757.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.282mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.056mg

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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.2%
Contains more FatsFats +36.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2749.2%
Contains more OtherOther +103.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1168.5%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +181.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.6%

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 White chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 White chocolate DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.56µg 368%
Vitamin A 1001µg 9µg 110%
Selenium 44µg 4.5µg 72%
Iron 5.5mg 0.24mg 66%
Cholesterol 150mg 21mg 43%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 9.097g 41%
Copper 0.4mg 0.06mg 38%
Sodium 697mg 90mg 26%
Saturated fat 14.45g 19.412g 23%
Fats 43.84g 32.09g 18%
Carbs 4.67g 59.24g 18%
Folate 60µg 7µg 13%
Calcium 70mg 199mg 13%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.608mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 0.745mg 11%
Protein 11.4g 5.87g 11%
Vitamin K 9.1µg 8%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 6%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.008mg 5%
Choline 29.5mg 5%
Potassium 138mg 286mg 4%
Calories 462kcal 539kcal 4%
Phosphorus 200mg 176mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.063mg 2%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.74mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.282mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 1.013g 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 59.04g N/A
Magnesium 13mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 59g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.056mg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Foie gras White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 129mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 607mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.962g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.