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

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Summary of differences between Foie gras and Chicken wings

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Copper, and Selenium, while Chicken wings has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 381% more than Chicken wings.
  • Foie gras contains 29 times more Vitamin A than Chicken wings. While Foie gras contains 1001µg of Vitamin A, Chicken wings contain only 34µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken wings are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter.

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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 11% 6% 12% 48% 21% 38% 52% 42% 7.8% 140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more IronIron +326.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +534.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.1%
~equal in Potassium ~138mg

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% 6.8% 0% 0% 27% 35% 99% 43% 69% 31% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2849.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3660%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~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
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more FatsFats +101%
Contains more OtherOther +160.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +134.3%
Contains more WaterWater +24.8%

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
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.07 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +185.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +503.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Chicken wings Opinion
Calories 462kcal 324kcal Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 19.87g Chicken wings
Fats 43.84g 21.81g Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Net carbs 4.67g 10.64g Chicken wings
Carbs 4.67g 10.94g Chicken wings
Cholesterol 150mg 79mg Chicken wings
Magnesium 13mg 16mg Chicken wings
Calcium 70mg 20mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 138mg
Iron 5.5mg 1.29mg Foie gras
Fiber 0g 0.3g Chicken wings
Copper 0.4mg 0.063mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 1.38mg Chicken wings
Phosphorus 200mg 121mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 320mg Chicken wings
Vitamin A 3333IU 113IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 1001µg 34µg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 0.06mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 25.7µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.106mg Chicken wings
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.152mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 5.265mg Chicken wings
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.71mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.3mg Chicken wings
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.25µg Foie gras
Folate 60µg 18µg Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 5.83g Chicken wings
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 8.96g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 5.07g Chicken wings
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.219mg Chicken wings
Threonine 0.507mg 0.795mg Chicken wings
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.941mg Chicken wings
Leucine 1.029mg 1.421mg Chicken wings
Lysine 0.863mg 1.474mg Chicken wings
Methionine 0.27mg 0.499mg Chicken wings
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.785mg Chicken wings
Valine 0.719mg 0.953mg Chicken wings
Histidine 0.303mg 0.547mg Chicken wings
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken wings
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g Chicken wings
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken wings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Chicken wings
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
25%
Chicken wings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
38%
Chicken wings

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.62g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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 wings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.