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, 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +157.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +614.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +212.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +823.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +720% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +214.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +217.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +208.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +22.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.5% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +151.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +432.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +143.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -87.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +305.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1102.9% |
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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| Calories | 204kcal | 462kcal |
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| Protein | 28.62g | 11.4g |
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| Fats | 8.23g | 43.84g |
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| Vitamin C | 16.4mg | 2mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.92g | 4.67g |
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| Carbs | 1.92g | 4.67g |
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| Cholesterol | 479mg | 150mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 28mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 283mg | 138mg |
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| Iron | 0.77mg | 5.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.128mg | 0.4mg |
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| Zinc | 1.28mg | 0.92mg |
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| Phosphorus | 515mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 117mg | 697mg |
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| Vitamin A | 303IU | 3333IU |
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| Vitamin A | 91µg | 1001µg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.12mg |
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| Selenium | 51.7µg | 44µg |
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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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| Vitamin B12 | 11.54µg | 9.4µg |
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| Folate | 92µg | 60µg |
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| 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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| 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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| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.26g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.747g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.105g | 0g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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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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