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Truffle vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Truffle and Foie gras

  • Truffle has more Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Copper.
  • Foie gras covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 392% more than Truffle.
  • Truffle contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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 59% 48% 67% 221% 61% 36% 79% 4.6% 254% 237%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +538.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +446.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1525.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.6%
~equal in Iron ~5.5mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg
~equal in Selenium ~44µg

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% 0% 0% 3.8% 195% 118% 29% 26% 0% 0% 29% 0%
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% 200% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 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 +1463.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5905.5%
Contains more WaterWater +150.3%
Contains more OtherOther +38%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Foie gras Opinion
Calories 284kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Protein 9.25g 11.4g Foie gras
Fats 0.73g 43.84g Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Net carbs 2.91g 4.67g Foie gras
Carbs 73.01g 4.67g Truffle
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 13mg Truffle
Calcium 159mg 70mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 138mg Truffle
Iron 5.88mg 5.5mg Truffle
Fiber 70.1g 0g Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Zinc 1.32mg 0.92mg Truffle
Phosphorus 184mg 200mg Foie gras
Sodium 35mg 697mg Truffle
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Manganese 1.951mg 0.12mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.299mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 2.51mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.06mg Truffle
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Folate 38µg 60µg Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Truffle 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
31%
Truffle
127%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 662mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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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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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.