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

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The main differences between Foie gras and Chicken sandwich

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, and Copper, however, Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 386% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich has 334 times less Vitamin A RAE than Foie gras. Foie gras has 1001µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chicken sandwich has 3µg.
  • Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 Calcium +20.7%
Contains more Iron +210.7%
Contains more Zinc +50.8%
Contains more Copper +497%
Contains more Selenium +121.1%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Potassium +77.5%
Contains more Manganese +82.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 185
Equal in Sodium - 753
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Calcium +20.7%
Contains more Iron +210.7%
Contains more Zinc +50.8%
Contains more Copper +497%
Contains more Selenium +121.1%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Potassium +77.5%
Contains more Manganese +82.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 185
Equal in Sodium - 753

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +10315.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Folate +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +538.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +10315.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Folate +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +538.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +291.8%
Contains more Other +13%
Contains more Protein +42.8%
Contains more Carbs +347.3%
Contains more Water +32.1%
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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Fats +291.8%
Contains more Other +13%
Contains more Protein +42.8%
Contains more Carbs +347.3%
Contains more Water +32.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +471.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.2%
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +471.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.2%

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 sandwich
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 sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 19.49g Chicken sandwich
Protein 11.4g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 43.84g 11.19g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 20.89g Chicken sandwich
Calories 462kcal 250kcal Foie gras
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g Foie gras
Fiber 0g 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 70mg 58mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 1.77mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 185mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 697mg 753mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 0.61mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.067mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 44µg 19.9µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 32IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 3µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 2mg 0.8mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.2mg
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 60µg 47µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.13µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 35mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 2.123g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 4.481g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 3.177g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

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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
138%
Foie gras
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.327g)
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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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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

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

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