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

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What are the main differences between foie gras and chicken neck?

  • Chicken neck has less vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, iron, copper, folate, and phosphorus than foie gras.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 381% higher.
  • Foie gras has 15 times more vitamin A than chicken neck. Foie gras has 1001µg of vitamin A, while chicken neck has 65µg.
  • Chicken neck contains less sodium.

We used Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw types in this comparison.

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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 9.3% 5.4% 12% 71% 27% 51% 48% 8.3% 4.3% 65%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more IronIron +189.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg
~equal in Potassium ~137mg

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% 22% 6% 0% 12% 44% 68% 51% 39% 33% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3515.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +67.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-1116.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.4%
Contains more WaterWater +62%

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
31% 45% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +142.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +576.2%

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 neck
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Chicken neck DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.26µg 381%
Vitamin A 1001µg 65µg 104%
Selenium 44µg 12µg 58%
Iron 5.5mg 1.9mg 45%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 10.55g 38%
Copper 0.4mg 0.08mg 36%
Saturated fat 14.45g 7.27g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 5.68g 32%
Sodium 697mg 64mg 28%
Fats 43.84g 26.24g 27%
Cholesterol 150mg 99mg 17%
Folate 60µg 5µg 14%
Phosphorus 200mg 112mg 13%
Zinc 0.92mg 1.86mg 9%
Calories 462kcal 297kcal 8%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.17mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.191mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 3.608mg 7%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.85mg 7%
Protein 11.4g 14.07g 5%
Calcium 70mg 18mg 5%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.033mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.047mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Carbs 4.67g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 4.67g 0g N/A
Magnesium 13mg 13mg 0%
Potassium 138mg 137mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.137mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.545mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.588mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 0.933mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 1.005mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.332mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.514mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 0.641mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.348mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Chicken neck
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
21%
Chicken neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
30%
Chicken neck

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 richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 633mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.18g)
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 ($)

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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.