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Lemon vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lemon and Foie gras

  • Lemon has more Vitamin C, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 392% more.
  • Lemon contains 27 times more Vitamin C than Foie gras. Lemon contains 53mg of Vitamin C, while Foie gras contains 2mg.
  • Lemon contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lemons, raw, without peel 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 less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Calcium +169.2%
Contains more Iron +816.7%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1150%
Contains more Zinc +1433.3%
Contains more Copper +981.1%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +10900%
Equal in Potassium - 138
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Calcium +169.2%
Contains more Iron +816.7%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1150%
Contains more Zinc +1433.3%
Contains more Copper +981.1%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +10900%
Equal in Potassium - 138

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.
Lemon
5
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Contains more Vitamin C +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +15050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1395%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2410%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +531.6%
Contains more Folate +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
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 C +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +15050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1395%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2410%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +531.6%
Contains more Folate +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +99.6%
Contains more Water +140.2%
Contains more Protein +936.4%
Contains more Fats +14513.3%
Contains more Other +916.7%
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 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 Carbs +99.6%
Contains more Water +140.2%
Contains more Protein +936.4%
Contains more Fats +14513.3%
Contains more Other +916.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +232718.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +843.8%
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +232718.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +843.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lemon Foie gras
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 6.52g 4.67g Lemon
Protein 1.1g 11.4g Foie gras
Fats 0.3g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 9.32g 4.67g Lemon
Calories 29kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Sugar 2.5g Foie gras
Fiber 2.8g 0g Lemon
Calcium 26mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 0.6mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 8mg 13mg Foie gras
Phosphorus 16mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 138mg
Sodium 2mg 697mg Lemon
Zinc 0.06mg 0.92mg Foie gras
Copper 0.037mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.03mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 0.4µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 22IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.15mg Lemon
Vitamin C 53mg 2mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 2.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.06mg Lemon
Folate 11µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg Lemon
Saturated Fat 0.039g 14.45g Lemon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.84g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon 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
20%
Lemon
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 695mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.411g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.