Peanut vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are peanuts and foie gras different?
- Peanuts are higher in copper, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and folate; however, foie gras is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 392% higher.
- Peanuts contain 16 times more manganese than foie gras. While peanuts contain 1.934mg of manganese, foie gras contains only 0.12mg.
- Peanuts have less saturated fat.
Peanuts, all types, raw and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1192.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +410.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +186% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +255.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1511.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +511.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +627.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +380.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +480% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +126.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +245.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +469.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1752.1% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~25.61g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 9.4µg | 392% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1001µg | 111% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 0.84g | 98% |
| Copper | 1.144mg | 0.4mg | 83% |
| Manganese | 1.934mg | 0.12mg | 79% |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 44µg | 67% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 2.51mg | 60% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 56% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 150mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.088mg | 46% |
| Folate | 240µg | 60µg | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 6.279g | 14.45g | 37% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 13mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 0g | 34% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 697mg | 30% |
| Protein | 25.8g | 11.4g | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 376mg | 200mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.06mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 3.27mg | 0.92mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 138mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.299mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 5.5mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 1.2mg | 11% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 10% | |
| Fats | 49.24g | 43.84g | 8% |
| Calories | 567kcal | 462kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 16.13g | 4.67g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 25.61g | 3% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.63g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
75%
137%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 679mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.171g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2.8)