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Foie Gras
And Your Health: Nutritional Properties And Caloric Content
Of Foie Gras
Yes, to the eternal woe of every gourmand, foie gras is definitely
not a diet food. Although foie gras is extremely rich and
fatty –and let’s admit that’s what makes
it so incredibly delicious- low-carb dieters can rejoice in
the fact that foie gras has zero carbs. Even though it is
high in fat, you can take confort knowing that this delicacy
is a gastronomic staple in France, a country that has one
of the lowest incidences of heart disease. Experts believe
that this is a result of the quality, not quantity of fats
in foie gras. This rich treat has a large amount of “good”
fats, monosaturated and polyunsaturated, which have a positive
impact on the body by lowering bad cholesterol, or LDL, and
raising good cholesterol. So indulge, we do!
Bottom line: As part of a balanced diet,
indulging in a rich slice of foie gras every now and then
does not go against the tenets of a healthy lifestyle, and
will not cause obesity or heart disease.
For the health-conscious foie gras fan, a handy chart
with the nutritional values of foie gras.
Per
100 grams of foie gras (approximate values)
Calories Proteins Lipids/Fats
Calcium Cholesterol Iron Magnesium Vitamin B9
448-460 calories
7-10 gr
44-50 gr
10 mgs
380 mgs
6.4 mgs
15 mgs
6 mgs
