Watercress vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between watercress and foie gras
- Watercress has more vitamin C, while foie gras has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Foie gras covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 392% more than watercress.
- Watercress contains 22 times more vitamin C than foie gras. While watercress contains 43mg of vitamin C, foie gras contains only 2mg.
- The amount of sodium in watercress is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Watercress, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +139.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +103.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2650% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +419.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +736.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +233.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4788.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2050% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +525.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +149.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1155% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +287.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +566.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +156.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +395.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43740% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +262% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +154.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
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 | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +320025% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2300% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 9.4µg | 392% |
| Vitamin K | 250µg | 208% | |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 1001µg | 93% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 44µg | 78% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 43.84g | 67% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 14.45g | 66% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 5.5mg | 66% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 25.61g | 64% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 150mg | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 2mg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.4mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 697mg | 29% |
| Calories | 11kcal | 462kcal | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 200mg | 20% |
| Protein | 2.3g | 11.4g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 1.2mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 2.51mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.299mg | 14% |
| Folate | 9µg | 60µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.92mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 330mg | 138mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.244mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 70mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.84g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 0g | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.29g | 4.67g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.79g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.166mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
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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
74%
137%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 656mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.423g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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