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Chicken liver vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken liver and Foie gras different?

  • Chicken liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Iron than Foie gras.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken liver is 299% higher.
  • Chicken liver contains 14 times more Vitamin B6 than Foie gras. While Chicken liver contains 0.853mg of Vitamin B6, Foie gras contains only 0.06mg.
  • Foie gras has less Cholesterol.

Chicken, liver, all classes, raw 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 Iron +63.5%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.5%
Contains more Potassium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +190.2%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Manganese +112.5%
Contains more Selenium +24.1%
Contains more Calcium +775%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Iron +63.5%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.5%
Contains more Potassium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +190.2%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Manganese +112.5%
Contains more Selenium +24.1%
Contains more Calcium +775%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +795%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +494.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +419.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1321.7%
Contains more Folate +880%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 665% 14% 0% 60% 77% 411% 183% 374% 197% 441% 2073% 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 A +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +795%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +494.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +419.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1321.7%
Contains more Folate +880%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Water +106.4%
Contains more Fats +807.7%
Contains more Carbs +539.7%
Contains more Other +187.7%
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 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 Protein +48.4%
Contains more Water +106.4%
Contains more Fats +807.7%
Contains more Carbs +539.7%
Contains more Other +187.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1950.4%
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1950.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 16.92g 11.4g Chicken liver
Fats 4.83g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 0.73g 4.67g Foie gras
Calories 119kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Calcium 8mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 8.99mg 5.5mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 13mg Chicken liver
Phosphorus 297mg 200mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 138mg Chicken liver
Sodium 71mg 697mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.67mg 0.92mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.492mg 0.4mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.12mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 44µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 3333IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 1001µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin C 17.9mg 2mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.088mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.299mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 2.51mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 1.2mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.06mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 60µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 9.4µg Chicken liver
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.161mg Chicken liver
Threonine 0.725mg 0.507mg Chicken liver
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.606mg Chicken liver
Leucine 1.512mg 1.029mg Chicken liver
Lysine 1.332mg 0.863mg Chicken liver
Methionine 0.432mg 0.27mg Chicken liver
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 0.567mg Chicken liver
Valine 0.998mg 0.719mg Chicken liver
Histidine 0.507mg 0.303mg Chicken liver
Cholesterol 345mg 150mg Foie gras
Trans Fat 0.065g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 1.563g 14.45g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 0.84g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken liver 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
374%
Chicken liver
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 626mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.887g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.