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Wafer vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wafer and Foie gras different?

  • Wafer is higher in Manganese, and Fiber, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 388% higher.
  • Wafer has less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, chocolate wafers 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 Magnesium +307.7%
Contains more Potassium +52.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Zinc +18.5%
Contains more Copper +15.8%
Contains more Manganese +480%
Contains more Calcium +125.8%
Contains more Iron +37.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains more Selenium +671.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Magnesium +307.7%
Contains more Potassium +52.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Zinc +18.5%
Contains more Copper +15.8%
Contains more Manganese +480%
Contains more Calcium +125.8%
Contains more Iron +37.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains more Selenium +671.9%

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.
Wafer
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +33230%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10344.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
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 B1 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +33230%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10344.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1456.7%
Contains more Protein +72.7%
Contains more Fats +208.7%
Contains more Water +723.1%
Contains more Other +52.5%
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 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 +1456.7%
Contains more Protein +72.7%
Contains more Fats +208.7%
Contains more Water +723.1%
Contains more Other +52.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +394.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +426.4%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +394.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +426.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wafer 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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 4.67g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 11.4g Foie gras
Fats 14.2g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 72.7g 4.67g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Sugar 37.43g Foie gras
Fiber 3.4g 0g Wafer
Calcium 31mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 4.01mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 53mg 13mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 210mg 138mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 697mg Wafer
Zinc 1.09mg 0.92mg Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.4mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.12mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 10IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.088mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 2.51mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.06mg Foie gras
Folate 47µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 2.4µg Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.22mg 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 0.447mg 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.281mg 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.105mg 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.323mg 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.128mg 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 2mg 150mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 14.45g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.84g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
22%
Wafer
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.209g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.

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