Roe vs Foie gras - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Roe and Foie gras different?
- Roe is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C, however Foie gras is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Roe is 110% higher.
- Roe contains 8 times more Vitamin C than Foie gras. While Roe contains 16.4mg of Vitamin C, Foie gras contains only 2mg.
- Foie gras has less Cholesterol.
Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+157.5%
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Potassium
+105.1%
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Sodium
-83.2%
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Zinc
+39.1%
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Calcium
+150%
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Iron
+614.3%
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Copper
+212.5%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+157.5%
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Potassium
+105.1%
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Sodium
-83.2%
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Zinc
+39.1%
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Calcium
+150%
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Iron
+614.3%
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Copper
+212.5%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin C
+720%
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Vitamin B1
+214.8%
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Vitamin B2
+217.4%
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Vitamin B6
+208.3%
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Folate
+53.3%
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Vitamin B12
+22.8%
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Vitamin A
+1000%
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Vitamin B3
+14.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.2
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Vitamin C
+720%
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Vitamin B1
+214.8%
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Vitamin B2
+217.4%
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Vitamin B6
+208.3%
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Folate
+53.3%
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Vitamin B12
+22.8%
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Vitamin A
+1000%
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Vitamin B3
+14.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.2
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 1.92g | 4.67g |
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Protein | 28.62g | 11.4g |
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Fats | 8.23g | 43.84g |
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Carbs | 1.92g | 4.67g |
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Calories | 204kcal | 462kcal |
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Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 28mg | 70mg |
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Iron | 0.77mg | 5.5mg |
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Magnesium | 26mg | 13mg |
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Phosphorus | 515mg | 200mg |
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Potassium | 283mg | 138mg |
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Sodium | 117mg | 697mg |
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Zinc | 1.28mg | 0.92mg |
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Copper | 0.128mg | 0.4mg |
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Vitamin A | 303IU | 3333IU |
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Vitamin D | IU | IU | |
Vitamin D | µg | µg | |
Vitamin C | 16.4mg | 2mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.277mg | 0.088mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.949mg | 0.299mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.192mg | 2.51mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.154mg | 1.2mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.06mg |
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Folate | 92µg | 60µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 11.54µg | 9.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.375mg | 0.161mg |
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Threonine | 1.305mg | 0.507mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.465mg | 0.606mg |
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Leucine | 2.509mg | 1.029mg |
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Lysine | 2.179mg | 0.863mg |
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Methionine | 0.71mg | 0.27mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.401mg | 0.567mg |
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Valine | 1.676mg | 0.719mg |
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Histidine | 0.778mg | 0.303mg |
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Cholesterol | 479mg | 150mg |
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Trans Fat | g | g | |
Saturated Fat | 1.866g | 14.45g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 2.129g | 25.61g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 3.404g | 0.84g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
169

138

Mineral Summary Score
49

73

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
172%

68%

Carbohydrates
2%

5%

Fats
38%

202%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 580mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Roe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.584g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Foie gras is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?

Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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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