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

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Summary of differences between Chicken wing and Foie gras

  • Chicken wing has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, and Selenium.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 381% more than Chicken wing.
  • Chicken wing contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Foie gras. While Chicken wing contains 0.3mg of Vitamin B6, Foie gras contains only 0.06mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chicken wing is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter 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 Magnesium +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +326.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.3%
Contains more Copper +534.9%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +71.2%
Equal in Potassium - 138
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +326.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.3%
Contains more Copper +534.9%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +71.2%
Equal in Potassium - 138

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 B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +2849.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3660%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 27% 36% 99% 43% 70% 14% 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 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +2849.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3660%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +74.3%
Contains more Carbs +134.3%
Contains more Water +24.8%
Contains more Fats +101%
Contains more Other +160.7%
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 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 +74.3%
Contains more Carbs +134.3%
Contains more Water +24.8%
Contains more Fats +101%
Contains more Other +160.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +503.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.8%
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +503.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 4.67g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 11.4g Chicken wing
Fats 21.81g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 10.94g 4.67g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 1.29mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 16mg 13mg Chicken wing
Phosphorus 121mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 138mg
Sodium 320mg 697mg Chicken wing
Zinc 1.38mg 0.92mg Chicken wing
Copper 0.063mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.06mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 25.7µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 113IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.088mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 2.51mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.06mg Chicken wing
Folate 18µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.161mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.795mg 0.507mg Chicken wing
Isoleucine 0.941mg 0.606mg Chicken wing
Leucine 1.421mg 1.029mg Chicken wing
Lysine 1.474mg 0.863mg Chicken wing
Methionine 0.499mg 0.27mg Chicken wing
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.567mg Chicken wing
Valine 0.953mg 0.719mg Chicken wing
Histidine 0.547mg 0.303mg Chicken wing
Cholesterol 79mg 150mg Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 5.83g 14.45g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 0.84g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken wing Foie gras
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
27%
Chicken wing
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.62g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Chicken wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.