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Waffle vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Waffle and Foie gras different?

  • Waffle is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin B1, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 381% higher.
  • Waffle contains 4 times more Calcium than Foie gras. While Waffle contains 255mg of Calcium, Foie gras contains only 70mg.
  • Waffle has less Sodium.

Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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 Calcium +264.3%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Manganese +120.8%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Copper +545.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Selenium - 44
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Calcium +264.3%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Manganese +120.8%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Copper +545.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Selenium - 44

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.
Waffle
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1361.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.4%
Contains more Folate +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3660%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 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 B1 +198.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1361.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.4%
Contains more Folate +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3660%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +604.5%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Fats +210.9%
Equal in Other - 3.05
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +604.5%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Fats +210.9%
Equal in Other - 3.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +707.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +627.4%
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +707.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +627.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 4.67g Waffle
Protein 7.9g 11.4g Foie gras
Fats 14.1g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 32.9g 4.67g Waffle
Calories 291kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Calcium 255mg 70mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 19mg 13mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 159mg 138mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 697mg Waffle
Zinc 0.68mg 0.92mg Foie gras
Copper 0.062mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.265mg 0.12mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 44µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.088mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.299mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 2.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.06mg Foie gras
Folate 46µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.289mg 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 0.63mg 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.384mg 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.179mg 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.409mg 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.187mg 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 69mg 150mg Waffle
Saturated Fat 2.866g 14.45g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.84g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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%
Waffle
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.584g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.