Chicken liver vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken liver and foie gras different?
- Chicken liver has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron than foie gras.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chicken liver is 299% higher.
- Chicken liver contains 14 times more vitamin B6 than foie gras. While chicken liver contains 0.853mg of vitamin B6, foie gras contains only 0.06mg.
- Foie gras has less cholesterol.
Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +190.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +112.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +775% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +795% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +229.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +246.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +494.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +287.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +419.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1321.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +76.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +880% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.92 g
Fats:
4.83 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
76.46 g
Other:
1.06 g
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +106.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +807.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +539.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +187.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.563 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.306 g
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 | -89.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1950.4% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 16.58µg | 9.4µg | 299% |
| Vitamin A | 3296µg | 1001µg | 255% |
| Folate | 588µg | 60µg | 132% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.778mg | 0.299mg | 114% |
| Vitamin B5 | 6.233mg | 1.2mg | 101% |
| Cholesterol | 345mg | 150mg | 65% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.249g | 25.61g | 61% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.853mg | 0.06mg | 61% |
| Fats | 4.83g | 43.84g | 60% |
| Saturated fat | 1.563g | 14.45g | 59% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.728mg | 2.51mg | 45% |
| Iron | 8.99mg | 5.5mg | 44% |
| Choline | 194.4mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 71mg | 697mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 54.6µg | 44µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 2mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.305mg | 0.088mg | 18% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 462kcal | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.92mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 297mg | 200mg | 14% |
| Protein | 16.92g | 11.4g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.492mg | 0.4mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 230mg | 138mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.306g | 0.84g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.73g | 4.67g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.73g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.725mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.512mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.332mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.432mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.824mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.998mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.507mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.475g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Foie gras is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 626mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.887g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)