Foie gras vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between foie gras and chicken heart?
- Foie gras is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin A, yet chicken heart is higher in zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 88% more.
- Foie gras has 111 times more vitamin A than chicken heart. While foie gras has 3333IU of vitamin A, chicken heart has only 30IU.
- The amount of sodium in chicken heart is lower.
We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw types 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 CalciumCalcium | +483.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +923.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +616.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +11022.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +143.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
Protein:
15.55 g
Fats:
9.33 g
Carbs:
0.71 g
Water:
73.56 g
Other:
0.85 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +369.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +557.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +258.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +98.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.84 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.71 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +980.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +222.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 9µg | 110% |
| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 7.29µg | 88% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 4.3µg | 72% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 2.37g | 58% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 2.66g | 54% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 9.33g | 53% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 6.59mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.728mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 74mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 2.559mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.36mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 4.883mg | 15% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 153kcal | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 2.71g | 12% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 15.55g | 8% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 5.96mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.346mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.152mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 136mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 177mg | 3% |
| Folate | 60µg | 72µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.089mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 176mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 0.71g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 3.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.704mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0.833mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 1.355mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 1.303mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.408mg | 0% |
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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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116%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken heart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.79g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.