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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 RAE, 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 Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +120.3%
Contains more Zinc +159.8%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +284.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Sodium - 697
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +120.3%
Contains more Zinc +159.8%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +284.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Sodium - 697

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 B1 +608%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +20731.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +623.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +608%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +20731.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +623.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +67.7%
Contains more Water +27.2%
Contains more Fats +60.5%
Contains more Other +40.6%
Equal in Carbs - 4.67
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
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
Contains more Protein +67.7%
Contains more Water +27.2%
Contains more Fats +60.5%
Contains more Other +40.6%
Equal in Carbs - 4.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.7%
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Italian sausage Foie gras
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 19.12g 11.4g Italian sausage
Fats 27.31g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 4.27g 4.67g Foie gras
Calories 344kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Sugar 1.86g Foie gras
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 1.43mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 18mg 13mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 170mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 304mg 138mg Italian sausage
Sodium 743mg 697mg Foie gras
Zinc 2.39mg 0.92mg Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 22µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 16IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.088mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 2.51mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.06mg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.161mg
Threonine 0.792mg 0.507mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.606mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.343mg 1.029mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.522mg 0.863mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg 0.27mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.567mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.804mg 0.719mg Italian sausage
Histidine 0.577mg 0.303mg Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 150mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 14.45g Italian sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 0.84g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Italian sausage Foie gras
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
48%
Italian sausage
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.255g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/nutrients
  2. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.