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Foie gras nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Article author photo Arpi Gasparyan by Arpi Gasparyan | Last updated on September 11, 2023
Medically reviewed by Ani Harutyunyan Article author photo Ani Harutyunyan
Foie gras

Foie gras calories

Calories per 100g

Foie gras (“fatty liver”) is a high-calorie product. It is a well-known food in France and England, made of a goose or duck liver. 

One hundred grams of foie gras provides 462 calories. Fats are the predominant macronutrients in foie gras, providing over 85% of calorie content.

Macronutrients chart

12% 43% 5% 37% 4%
Protein:
Daily Value: 23%
11.4 g of 50 g
11.4 g (23% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 67%
43.8 g of 65 g
43.8 g (67% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
4.7 g of 300 g
4.7 g (2% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
37 g of 2,000 g
37 g (2% of DV )
Other:
3.1 g
3.1 g

Calories per serving size

One hundred grams of foie gras, made from goose liver, provides 462 calories, while 1 oz (28.35g) of this product provides 131 calories. However, the average foie gras serving size is 1 tbsp, equal to 13g, providing 60.1 calories.

Most of the calories in fois gras come from its fat content. This food is mainly composed of monounsaturated fats. However, saturated fats are also a notable part of it. 

Comparison

Compared to all foods in our database, foie gras is in the top 10% of foods high in calories.

Compared to other pates (pastes), foie gras has the highest fat content, making it so high in calories.

Foie gras provides 1.5 times more fat than truffle pate and 3.3 times more fat than chicken liver pate.

FoodCalories, per servingCalories per 100g
Chicken liver pate26 (1 tbsp)201
Pate de foie gras60 (1 tbsp)462
Truffle pate183 (2 oz)327
Pork liver140 (3 oz)165
Chicken liver146 (3 oz)172
Beef liver149 (3 oz)175

Summary table & burning estimates

We have calculated the duration and number of calories a person will burn by performing a certain type of activity, measured by a method called Met or Metabolic Equivalent of a Task (1, 2).

The table below shows the time and type of activity a person should perform to burn 60.1 calories from 1 tbsp of foie gras.

 60kg person80kg person100kg person
Walking18 min13 min11 min
Running6 min4.5 min3.5 min
Cycling8 min6 min5 min
Aerobics8.5 min6.5 min5 min

References

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4428382/
  2. 2011 Compendium of Physical Activities
Article author photo Arpi Gasparyan
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
Last updated: September 11, 2023
Medically reviewed by Ani Harutyunyan

Important nutritional characteristics for Foie gras

Foie gras
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 462 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 5 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 oz (28.35 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 8.8 (acidic)
Oxalates  ⓘ Animal products do not contain oxalate. 0 mg
TOP 4% Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 96% of foods
TOP 7% Cholesterol ⓘHigher in Cholesterol content than 93% of foods
TOP 8% Saturated Fat ⓘHigher in Saturated Fat content than 92% of foods
TOP 10% Monounsaturated Fat ⓘHigher in Monounsaturated Fat content than 90% of foods
TOP 10% Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 90% of foods

Foie gras calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 462
Calories in 1 tbsp 60 13 g
Calories in 1 oz 131 28.35 g

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 206% 9.3% 86% 12% 91% 25% 133% 16% 240%
Calcium: 210mg of 1,000mg 21%
Iron: 17mg of 8mg 206%
Magnesium: 39mg of 420mg 9.3%
Phosphorus: 600mg of 700mg 86%
Potassium: 414mg of 3,400mg 12%
Sodium: 2091mg of 2,300mg 91%
Zinc: 2.8mg of 11mg 25%
Copper: 1.2mg of 1mg 133%
Manganese: 0.36mg of 2mg 16%
Selenium: 132µg of 55µg 240%

Mineral chart - relative view

5.5 mg
TOP 10%
697 mg
TOP 12%
0.4 mg
TOP 22%
44 µg
TOP 23%
70 mg
TOP 28%
200 mg
TOP 38%
0.92 mg
TOP 55%
0.12 mg
TOP 59%
138 mg
TOP 74%
13 mg
TOP 77%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 200% 0% 0% 6.7% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0% 0%
Vitamin A: 9999IU of 5,000IU 200%
Vitamin E: 0mg of 15mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 6mg of 90mg 6.7%
Vitamin B1: 0.26mg of 1mg 22%
Vitamin B2: 0.9mg of 1mg 69%
Vitamin B3: 7.5mg of 16mg 47%
Vitamin B5: 3.6mg of 5mg 72%
Vitamin B6: 0.18mg of 1mg 14%
Folate: 180µg of 400µg 45%
Vitamin B12: 28µg of 2µg 1175%
Choline: 0mg of 550mg 0%
Vitamin K: 0µg of 120µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

3333 IU
TOP 12%
9.4 µg
TOP 15%
0.3 mg
TOP 26%
60 µg
TOP 32%
1.2 mg
TOP 32%
2 mg
TOP 36%
0.09 mg
TOP 53%
2.5 mg
TOP 54%
0.06 mg
TOP 75%

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 173% 145% 130% 113% 123% 77% 97% 119% 130%
Tryptophan: 483mg of 280mg 173%
Threonine: 1521mg of 1,050mg 145%
Isoleucine: 1818mg of 1,400mg 130%
Leucine: 3087mg of 2,730mg 113%
Lysine: 2589mg of 2,100mg 123%
Methionine: 810mg of 1,050mg 77%
Phenylalanine: 1701mg of 1,750mg 97%
Valine: 2157mg of 1,820mg 119%
Histidine: 909mg of 700mg 130%

Fat type information

35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g

All nutrients for Foie gras per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 462kcal 23% 10% 9.8 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 11g 27% 41% 4 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 44g 67% 4% 1.3 times more than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 2mg 2% 36% 26.5 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 4.7g N/A 58% 11.6 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 4.7g 2% 61% 6 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 150mg 50% 7% 2.5 times less than EggEgg
Magnesium 13mg 3% 77% 10.8 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 70mg 7% 28% 1.8 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 138mg 4% 74% 1.1 times less than CucumberCucumber
Iron 5.5mg 69% 10% 2.1 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Fiber 0g 0% 100% N/AOrange
Copper 0.4mg 44% 22% 2.8 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.92mg 8% 55% 6.9 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 200mg 29% 38% 1.1 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 697mg 30% 12% 1.4 times more than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 1001µg 111% 18%
Selenium 44µg 80% 23%
Manganese 0.12mg 5% 59%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 7% 53% 3 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 23% 26% 2.3 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 16% 54% 3.8 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 24% 32% 1.1 times more than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 5% 75% 2 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 392% 15% 13.4 times more than PorkPork
Folate 60µg 15% 32% Equal to Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 14g 72% 8% 2.5 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 26g N/A 10% 2.6 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g N/A 49% 56.2 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.16mg 0% 70% 1.9 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.51mg 0% 73% 1.4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0% 72% 1.5 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 1mg 0% 73% 2.4 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.86mg 0% 72% 1.9 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.27mg 0% 73% 2.8 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.57mg 0% 73% 1.2 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.72mg 0% 71% 2.8 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.3mg 0% 74% 2.5 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 462
% Daily Value*
67%
Total Fat 44g
66%
Saturated Fat 14g
0
Trans Fat 0g
50%
Cholesterol 150mg
30%
Sodium 697mg
1.6%
Total Carbohydrate 4.7g
0
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 11g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 70mg 7%

Iron 5.5mg 69%

Potassium 138mg 4.1%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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Foie gras nutrition infographic

Foie gras nutrition infographic
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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. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/nutrients

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