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, vitamin A, iron, selenium, and copper; however, chicken thigh is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 378% higher.
- Foie gras contains 48 times more vitamin A than chicken thigh. While foie gras contains 3333IU of vitamin A, chicken thigh contains only 70IU.
- Chicken thigh has less sodium.
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.
| 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% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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% |
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:
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
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
2.78 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0.33µg | 378% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 111% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 3.82g | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 2.78g | 53% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 10.3g | 52% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 1.46mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 20.5µg | 43% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 28.18g | 34% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.09mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 7.12mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 95mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.38mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 2.79mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 102mg | 16% |
| Folate | 60µg | 9µg | 13% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 218kcal | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 2.43g | 11% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.027mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 259mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.255mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 1.285mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 1.18g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 199mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 2.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 1.397mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.