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Nachos vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nachos and Foie gras

  • Nachos have more Fiber, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Foie gras covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 389% more than Nachos.
  • Nachos contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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 +223.1%
Contains more Potassium +162.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%
Contains more Manganese +55.8%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +633.3%
Contains more Copper +525%
Contains more Selenium +411.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Zinc - 0.92
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Magnesium +223.1%
Contains more Potassium +162.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%
Contains more Manganese +55.8%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +633.3%
Contains more Copper +525%
Contains more Selenium +411.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Zinc - 0.92

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.
Nachos
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +15771.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13328.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
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 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +15771.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13328.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +647.5%
Contains more Protein +163.9%
Contains more Fats +103.9%
Contains more Other +63.1%
Equal in Water - 37.04
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 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 +647.5%
Contains more Protein +163.9%
Contains more Fats +103.9%
Contains more Other +63.1%
Equal in Water - 37.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +500%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.7%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +500%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Foie gras
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 4.67g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 11.4g Foie gras
Fats 21.5g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 34.91g 4.67g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g Foie gras
Fiber 3.2g 0g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 0.75mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 42mg 13mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 362mg 138mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 697mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 0.92mg Foie gras
Copper 0.064mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.187mg 0.12mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 21IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.088mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 2.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.06mg Nachos
Folate 10µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.156mg 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 0.521mg 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.156mg 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.094mg 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.25mg 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.135mg 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 3mg 150mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 2.173g 14.45g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.84g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos 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
25%
Nachos
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.277g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.