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

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What are the main differences between Foie gras and Chicken gizzard?

  • Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Folate, yet Chicken gizzard is richer in Zinc.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 348% higher.
  • Chicken gizzard contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +311.8%
Contains more Iron +72.4%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Copper +148.4%
Contains more Manganese +62.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +380.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 189
Equal in Selenium - 41.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Contains more Calcium +311.8%
Contains more Iron +72.4%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Copper +148.4%
Contains more Manganese +62.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +380.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 189
Equal in Selenium - 41.1

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.4%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +803.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 7% 49% 59% 29% 17% 4% 130% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.4%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +803.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1535.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +166.6%
Contains more Water +83.4%
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
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +1535.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +166.6%
Contains more Water +83.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4750.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4750.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Chicken gizzard Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 43.84g 2.68g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 154kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 17mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 3.19mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 3mg Foie gras
Phosphorus 200mg 189mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 179mg Chicken gizzard
Sodium 697mg 56mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 0.92mg 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.4mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.074mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 41.1µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.2mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.026mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.21mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 3.12mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.468mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.071mg Chicken gizzard
Folate 60µg 5µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 1.04µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 370mg Foie gras
Trans Fat 0.13g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 0.528g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 0.353g Foie gras
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Chicken gizzard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Chicken gizzard
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
138%
Foie gras
25%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
64%
Chicken gizzard

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 - 220mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 641mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.78g)
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/nutrients
  2. Chicken gizzard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171457/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.