Foie gras vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between foie gras and barbecue chicken
- Foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, fats, selenium, copper, and vitamin B5, while barbecue chicken has more protein and vitamin B3.
- Foie gras covers your daily need for vitamin B12 372% more than barbecue chicken.
- Foie gras contains 50 times more vitamin A than barbecue chicken. While foie gras contains 1001µg of vitamin A, barbecue chicken contains only 20µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in barbecue chicken is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat, and skin.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +337.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +478.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +419.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.9% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4905% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +689.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +218.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 0.47µg | 372% |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 20µg | 109% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 0.95mg | 57% |
| Saturated fat | 14.45g | 3.927g | 48% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 6.446g | 48% |
| Fats | 43.84g | 15.08g | 44% |
| Selenium | 44µg | 22µg | 40% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.077mg | 36% |
| Protein | 11.4g | 22.51g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.152mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 5.732mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 335mg | 16% |
| Folate | 60µg | 8µg | 13% |
| Calories | 462kcal | 226kcal | 12% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.191mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 127mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 1.78mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 2.038g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.227mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.005mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 255mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 218mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.67g | 0.12g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.5g | 10g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 405kcal | 100kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 22g | 44g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.8 | 2.2 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 4.67g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.011g | N/A |
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:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +190.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3791.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.8% |
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
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +297.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +142.6% |





