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

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How are Foie gras and Chicken thigh different?

  • Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, and Copper, however, Chicken thigh is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 378% higher.
  • Foie gras contains 7 times more Sodium than Chicken thigh. While Foie gras contains 697mg of Sodium, Chicken thigh contains only 95mg.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried are the varieties used 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.
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 19% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +438.5%
Contains more IronIron +276.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +344.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~199mg

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% 200% 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% 4.2% 0% 6% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4661.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2748.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +533.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.088mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.285mg
~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
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +325.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +295.8%
Contains more OtherOther +196.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.2%
Contains more WaterWater +60.1%

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% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +570.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.3%

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 thigh
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Chicken thigh Opinion
Calories 462kcal 218kcal Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 43.84g 10.3g Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Net carbs 4.67g 1.18g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 1.18g Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 102mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Magnesium 13mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Calcium 70mg 13mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 259mg Chicken thigh
Iron 5.5mg 1.46mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.09mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 2.79mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 200mg 199mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 95mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 3333IU 70IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.12mg 0.027mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 20.5µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.088mg
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.255mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.38mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.33µg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 9µg Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 2.78g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 3.82g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 2.43g Chicken thigh
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 0.507mg 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 1.029mg 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 0.863mg 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.27mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 0.719mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.303mg 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken thigh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Chicken thigh
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
127%
Foie gras
34%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
42%
Chicken thigh

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 lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.67g)
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 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 thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.