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Foie gras vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Foie gras and Ground chicken

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, and Copper, however, Ground chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Foie gras covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 370% more than Ground chicken.
  • Ground chicken has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.

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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 +775%
Contains more Iron +491.4%
Contains more Copper +545.2%
Contains more Manganese +650%
Contains more Selenium +207.7%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +17%
Contains more Potassium +390.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +108.7%
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 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Contains more Calcium +775%
Contains more Iron +491.4%
Contains more Copper +545.2%
Contains more Manganese +650%
Contains more Selenium +207.7%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +17%
Contains more Potassium +390.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +108.7%

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 Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1743.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +796.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.302
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% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1743.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +796.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.302

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +301.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +246.6%
Contains more Protein +104.2%
Contains more Water +75.3%
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
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Fats +301.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +246.6%
Contains more Protein +104.2%
Contains more Water +75.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +424.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.6%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +424.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.6%

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 Ground chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Ground chicken Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 23.28g Ground chicken
Fats 43.84g 10.92g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 0g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 189kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 8mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 0.93mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 28mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 200mg 234mg Ground chicken
Potassium 138mg 677mg Ground chicken
Sodium 697mg 75mg Ground chicken
Zinc 0.92mg 1.92mg Ground chicken
Copper 0.4mg 0.062mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.016mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 14.3µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.39mg Ground chicken
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.121mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.302mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 7.107mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.538mg Ground chicken
Folate 60µg 2µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.51µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 2.1µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.196mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.507mg 0.97mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.06mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.029mg 1.816mg Ground chicken
Lysine 0.863mg 2.014mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.27mg 0.596mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.912mg Ground chicken
Valine 0.719mg 1.102mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.303mg 0.706mg Ground chicken
Cholesterol 150mg 107mg Ground chicken
Trans Fat 0.087g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 3.11g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.031g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 4.879g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 2.08g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Ground chicken
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
43%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 622mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.34g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.