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Maple syrup vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Maple syrup and Foie gras

  • Maple syrup has more Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, and Copper.
  • Foie gras covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 392% more than Maple syrup.
  • Foie gras contains 24 times less Manganese than Maple syrup. Maple syrup contains 2.908mg of Manganese, while Foie gras contains 0.12mg.
  • Maple syrup has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Syrups, maple 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 Calcium +45.7%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +53.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +59.8%
Contains more Manganese +2323.3%
Contains more Iron +4900%
Contains more Phosphorus +9900%
Contains more Copper +2122.2%
Contains more Selenium +7233.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Calcium +45.7%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +53.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +59.8%
Contains more Manganese +2323.3%
Contains more Iron +4900%
Contains more Phosphorus +9900%
Contains more Copper +2122.2%
Contains more Selenium +7233.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2998.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
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 B2 +324.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2998.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1335.5%
Contains more Protein +28400%
Contains more Fats +72966.7%
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Other +548.9%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 +1335.5%
Contains more Protein +28400%
Contains more Fats +72966.7%
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Other +548.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +232718.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4841.2%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +232718.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4841.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 4.67g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 11.4g Foie gras
Fats 0.06g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 67.04g 4.67g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g Foie gras
Calcium 102mg 70mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 21mg 13mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 212mg 138mg Maple syrup
Sodium 12mg 697mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg 0.92mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 2.908mg 0.12mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.299mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 2.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.06mg Foie gras
Folate 0µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g 14.45g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.84g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup 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
26%
Maple syrup
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 685mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.443g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.