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

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Summary of differences between barbecue chicken and foie gras

  • Barbecue chicken has more vitamin B3, while foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, copper, vitamin B5, and folate.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 372% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than foie gras. While barbecue chicken contains 5.732mg of vitamin B3, foie gras contains only 2.51mg.
  • The amount of sodium in barbecue chicken is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +337.5%
Contains more IronIron +478.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +419.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +218.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4905%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1900%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 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 ProteinProtein +97.5%
Contains more WaterWater +65.8%
Contains more FatsFats +190.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3791.7%
Contains more OtherOther +246.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +142.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +297.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 9.4µg 372%
Vitamin A 20µg 1001µg 109%
Iron 0.95mg 5.5mg 57%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 25.61g 48%
Saturated fat 3.927g 14.45g 48%
Fats 15.08g 43.84g 44%
Selenium 22µg 44µg 40%
Copper 0.077mg 0.4mg 36%
Protein 22.51g 11.4g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 1.2mg 21%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 2.51mg 20%
Sodium 335mg 697mg 16%
Folate 8µg 60µg 13%
Calories 226kcal 462kcal 12%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.06mg 10%
Cholesterol 127mg 150mg 8%
Zinc 1.78mg 0.92mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.84g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.299mg 6%
Calcium 16mg 70mg 5%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.12mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.088mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Phosphorus 218mg 200mg 3%
Potassium 255mg 138mg 3%
Carbs 0.12g 4.67g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 13mg 2%
Net carbs 0.12g 4.67g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.303mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Foie gras
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Barbecue chicken
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.523g)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.