Italian sausage vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Italian sausage and foie gras
- Italian sausage has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B6, while foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, copper, and folate.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 338% higher.
- Foie gras contains 7 times less vitamin B1 than Italian sausage. Italian sausage contains 0.623mg of vitamin B1, while foie gras contains 0.088mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in Italian sausage is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +159.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +284.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +608% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +9910% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +623.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.6% |
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Carbs
~4.67g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.84 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +318.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 9.4µg | 338% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 1001µg | 110% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 5.5mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.088mg | 45% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 44µg | 40% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.4mg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 150mg | 31% |
| Fats | 27.31g | 43.84g | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 24% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 25.61g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.06mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 10.195g | 14.45g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 0.84g | 18% |
| Protein | 19.12g | 11.4g | 15% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 14% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 60µg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 0.92mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 2.51mg | 10% |
| Calories | 344kcal | 462kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Calcium | 21mg | 70mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.299mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 304mg | 138mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 200mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 743mg | 697mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.27g | 4.67g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.86g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
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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
47%
137%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.255g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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