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White bread vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between white bread and foie gras

  • White bread has more vitamin B1 and manganese, while foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, copper, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 392% higher.
  • Foie gras contains 6 times less vitamin B1 than white bread. White bread contains 0.533mg of vitamin B1, while foie gras contains 0.088mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in white bread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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 +76.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +346.7%
Contains more IronIron +52.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +296%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Potassium ~138mg

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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +505.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +85%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 +958.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1216.5%
Contains more OtherOther +54%
~equal in Water ~37.04g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
35% 63% 2%
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 -95.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4175.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg 392%
Vitamin A 0µg 1001µg 111%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 25.61g 63%
Saturated fat 0.698g 14.45g 63%
Fats 3.33g 43.84g 62%
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg 50%
Selenium 22µg 44µg 40%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.088mg 37%
Copper 0.101mg 0.4mg 33%
Iron 3.61mg 5.5mg 24%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.12mg 18%
Carbs 49.42g 4.67g 15%
Phosphorus 98mg 200mg 15%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 2.51mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 1.2mg 13%
Folate 111µg 60µg 13%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Calories 266kcal 462kcal 10%
Sodium 490mg 697mg 9%
Calcium 144mg 70mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.84g 5%
Protein 8.85g 11.4g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.299mg 4%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.92mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.06mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 13mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 46.72g 4.67g N/A
Potassium 126mg 138mg 0%
Sugar 5.67g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White bread 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
33%
White bread
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.752g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.