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

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How are Chicken thigh and Foie gras different?

  • Chicken thigh is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 378% higher.
  • Chicken thigh contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Foie gras. While Chicken thigh contains 0.38mg of Vitamin B6, Foie gras contains only 0.06mg.
  • Chicken thigh has less Cholesterol.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
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 +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +438.5%
Contains more IronIron +276.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +344.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.6%
~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% 4.2% 0% 6% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
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% 200% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4661.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2748.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.088mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.2mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 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 +147.2%
Contains more WaterWater +60.1%
Contains more FatsFats +325.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +295.8%
Contains more OtherOther +196.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 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 -80.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +570.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken thigh Foie gras Opinion
Calories 218kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Protein 28.18g 11.4g Chicken thigh
Fats 10.3g 43.84g Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Net carbs 1.18g 4.67g Foie gras
Carbs 1.18g 4.67g Foie gras
Cholesterol 102mg 150mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Magnesium 26mg 13mg Chicken thigh
Calcium 13mg 70mg Foie gras
Potassium 259mg 138mg Chicken thigh
Iron 1.46mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Copper 0.09mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Zinc 2.79mg 0.92mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 199mg 200mg Foie gras
Sodium 95mg 697mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 70IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.027mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 20.5µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.088mg
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 7.12mg 2.51mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.285mg 1.2mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.06mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Folate 9µg 60µg Foie gras
Saturated Fat 2.78g 14.45g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.82g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 2.43g 0.84g Chicken thigh
Tryptophan 0.329mg 0.161mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg 0.507mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.486mg 0.606mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.115mg 1.029mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.384mg 0.863mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.778mg 0.27mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg 0.567mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.397mg 0.719mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg 0.303mg Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Chicken thigh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken thigh 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
34%
Chicken thigh
127%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chicken thigh
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
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.

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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.