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

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Summary of differences between foie gras and chicken fingers

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, and copper, while chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 385% more than chicken fingers.
  • Foie gras contains 303 times more vitamin A than chicken fingers. While foie gras contains 3333IU of vitamin A, chicken fingers contain only 11IU.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chicken fingers is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +311.8%
Contains more IronIron +653.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +479.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +151.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90%

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5775%
Contains more FolateFolate +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +227.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +610%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.244mg

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more FatsFats +214.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +269.4%
Contains more WaterWater +25.9%
~equal in Other ~2.94g

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +430.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +588.5%

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 Chicken fingers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.16µg 385%
Vitamin A 1001µg 3µg 111%
Iron 5.5mg 0.73mg 60%
Saturated fat 14.45g 2.493g 54%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 4.83g 52%
Selenium 44µg 17.5µg 48%
Fats 43.84g 13.95g 46%
Copper 0.4mg 0.069mg 37%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 8.217mg 36%
Cholesterol 150mg 48mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 5.783g 33%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.426mg 28%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 21%
Protein 11.4g 19.22g 16%
Phosphorus 200mg 282mg 12%
Folate 60µg 19µg 10%
Calories 462kcal 271kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.179mg 9%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Potassium 138mg 373mg 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.228mg 5%
Calcium 70mg 17mg 5%
Carbs 4.67g 17.25g 4%
Magnesium 13mg 28mg 4%
Sodium 697mg 769mg 3%
Zinc 0.92mg 0.71mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.11mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 1.1mg 1%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.244mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.957g)
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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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