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Shortbread vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shortbread and foie gras

  • Shortbread has more vitamin B1; however, foie gras has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, copper, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 392% higher.
  • Foie gras has 4 times less vitamin B1 than shortbread. Shortbread has 0.353mg of vitamin B1, while foie gras has 0.088mg.
  • Shortbread is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +227.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +438.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.8%
Contains more IronIron +84.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +609.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +301.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +35%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +273.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.299mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 CarbsCarbs +1265.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.3%
Contains more FatsFats +67.2%
Contains more WaterWater +928.9%
Contains more OtherOther +196.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +891.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +281.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg 392%
Vitamin A 0µg 1001µg 111%
Selenium 6.2µg 44µg 69%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.84g 50%
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 25.61g 47%
Copper 0.09mg 0.4mg 34%
Iron 2.98mg 5.5mg 32%
Saturated fat 8.105g 14.45g 29%
Fats 26.22g 43.84g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.088mg 22%
Carbs 63.78g 4.67g 20%
Phosphorus 66mg 200mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 1.2mg 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Sodium 353mg 697mg 15%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.12mg 12%
Protein 5.37g 11.4g 12%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Calcium 13mg 70mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Folate 81µg 60µg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 2.51mg 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.92mg 4%
Calories 514kcal 462kcal 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.299mg 1%
Potassium 88mg 138mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 4.67g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Foie gras
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Shortbread
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.345g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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 ($)

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.