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

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Summary of differences between foie gras and barbecue chicken

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, copper, vitamin B5, and folate, while barbecue chicken has more vitamin B3.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 372% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Foie gras contains 50 times more vitamin A than barbecue chicken. While foie gras contains 3333IU of vitamin A, barbecue chicken contains only 67IU.
  • The amount of saturated fat in barbecue chicken is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +337.5%
Contains more IronIron +478.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +419.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +93.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~218mg

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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 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 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +218.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

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 Barbecue chicken
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 Foie gras Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.47µg 372%
Vitamin A 1001µg 20µg 109%
Iron 5.5mg 0.95mg 57%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 6.446g 48%
Saturated fat 14.45g 3.927g 48%
Fats 43.84g 15.08g 44%
Selenium 44µg 22µg 40%
Copper 0.4mg 0.077mg 36%
Protein 11.4g 22.51g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.152mg 21%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 5.732mg 20%
Sodium 697mg 335mg 16%
Folate 60µg 8µg 13%
Calories 462kcal 226kcal 12%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.191mg 10%
Cholesterol 150mg 127mg 8%
Zinc 0.92mg 1.78mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 2.038g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.227mg 6%
Calcium 70mg 16mg 5%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.005mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.055mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Phosphorus 200mg 218mg 3%
Potassium 138mg 255mg 3%
Carbs 4.67g 0.12g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 13mg 21mg 2%
Net carbs 4.67g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.592mg 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
Foie gras Barbecue chicken
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
137%
Foie gras
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
41%
Barbecue chicken

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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.