Wheat vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat and foie gras different?
- Wheat is richer in manganese, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc, while foie gras is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin A.
- Foie gras covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 392% more than wheat .
- Wheat contains 25 times more manganese than foie gras. Wheat contains 3.012mg of manganese, while foie gras contains 0.12mg.
- Wheat is lower in saturated fat.
Wheat, durum and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1007.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +212.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +352.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2410% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +105.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +376.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +168.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +598.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +147.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +39.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1423.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1674.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +238.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7344.8% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 9.4µg | 392% |
| Manganese | 3.012mg | 0.12mg | 126% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1001µg | 111% |
| Selenium | 89.4µg | 44µg | 83% |
| Fats | 2.47g | 43.84g | 64% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 14.45g | 64% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 25.61g | 63% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 150mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 200mg | 44% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 13mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 697mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 0.92mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.088mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.06mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 2.51mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 5.5mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 4.67g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.4mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.299mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 138mg | 9% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 462kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 11.4g | 5% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 70mg | 4% |
| Folate | 43µg | 60µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 0.84g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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137%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 695mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.996g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.