Foie gras vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Foie gras and Chicken thigh different?
- Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, and Copper, however, Chicken thigh is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 378% higher.
- Foie gras contains 7 times more Sodium than Chicken thigh. While Foie gras contains 697mg of Sodium, Chicken thigh contains only 95mg.
Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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.
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Calcium
+438.5%
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Iron
+276.7%
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Copper
+344.4%
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Manganese
+344.4%
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Selenium
+114.6%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Potassium
+87.7%
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Sodium
-86.4%
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Zinc
+203.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
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Calcium
+438.5%
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Iron
+276.7%
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Copper
+344.4%
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Manganese
+344.4%
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Selenium
+114.6%
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Magnesium
+100%
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+87.7%
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-86.4%
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Zinc
+203.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
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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Vitamin A
+4661.4%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+17.3%
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Folate
+566.7%
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Vitamin B12
+2748.5%
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Vitamin B3
+183.7%
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Vitamin B6
+533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.088
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.285
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Vitamin A
+4661.4%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+17.3%
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Folate
+566.7%
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Vitamin B12
+2748.5%
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Vitamin B3
+183.7%
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Vitamin B6
+533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.088
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.285
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+325.6%
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Carbs
+295.8%
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+196.1%
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Protein
+147.2%
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Water
+60.1%
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
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3.05 g
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
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1.03 g
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Fats
+325.6%
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Carbs
+295.8%
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+196.1%
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Protein
+147.2%
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Water
+60.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+570.4%
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Saturated Fat
-80.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+189.3%
Saturated Fat:
14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.84 g
Saturated Fat:
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.43 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+570.4%
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Saturated Fat
-80.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+189.3%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.67g | 1.18g |
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| Protein | 11.4g | 28.18g |
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| Fats | 43.84g | 10.3g |
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| Carbs | 4.67g | 1.18g |
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| Calories | 462kcal | 218kcal |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 13mg |
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| Iron | 5.5mg | 1.46mg |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 199mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 697mg | 95mg |
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| Zinc | 0.92mg | 2.79mg |
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| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 44µg | 20.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3333IU | 70IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1001µg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.088mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.255mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 7.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 1.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.38mg |
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| Folate | 60µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0.33µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.329mg |
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| Threonine | 0.507mg | 1.188mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 1.486mg |
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| Leucine | 1.029mg | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 0.863mg | 2.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.778mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 1.121mg |
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| Valine | 0.719mg | 1.397mg |
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| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.874mg |
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| Cholesterol | 150mg | 102mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.45g | 2.78g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 25.61g | 3.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 2.43g |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.67g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.