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Foie gras vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between foie gras and ground chicken

  • Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, and copper; however, ground chicken is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Foie gras covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 370% more than ground chicken.
  • Ground chicken has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.

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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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +775%
Contains more IronIron +491.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +545.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +207.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +390.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.2%

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% 0% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1743.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +796.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.302mg

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
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more FatsFats +301.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +246.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.2%
Contains more WaterWater +75.3%

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% 48% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +424.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Ground chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 0.51µg 370%
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg 111%
Iron 5.5mg 0.93mg 57%
Selenium 44µg 14.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 25.61g 4.879g 52%
Saturated fat 14.45g 3.11g 52%
Fats 43.84g 10.92g 51%
Copper 0.4mg 0.062mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.538mg 37%
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 7.107mg 29%
Sodium 697mg 75mg 27%
Protein 11.4g 23.28g 24%
Potassium 138mg 677mg 16%
Folate 60µg 2µg 15%
Calories 462kcal 189kcal 14%
Cholesterol 150mg 107mg 14%
Choline 59mg 11%
Zinc 0.92mg 1.92mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 2.08g 8%
Calcium 70mg 8mg 6%
Phosphorus 200mg 234mg 5%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.016mg 5%
Magnesium 13mg 28mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.327mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.121mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Carbs 4.67g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 4.67g 0g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.302mg 0%
Trans fat 0.087g N/A
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.196mg 0%
Threonine 0.507mg 0.97mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.606mg 1.06mg 0%
Leucine 1.029mg 1.816mg 0%
Lysine 0.863mg 2.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.596mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.912mg 0%
Valine 0.719mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.303mg 0.706mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.031g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Foie gras Ground chicken
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
42%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 622mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.34g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.

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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.