Rougié Whole Duck vs Whole Goose Foie Gras: 180g Comparison

For the same 180g whole-foie-gras format, Rougié Whole Duck Foie Gras costs £27.29 and Rougié Whole Goose Foie Gras costs £48.75 in the 11 October 2026 catalogue snapshot. Both jars are preserved, ready-to-serve products for chilling and slicing. Choose duck when budget and simple salt-and-pepper seasoning lead the decision. Choose goose when you specifically want the goose product and its listed Port seasoning is appropriate for the menu. The goose jar is £21.46 more for the same weight, so the extra spend should follow a deliberate species or menu choice rather than an assumed quality hierarchy.

Key takeaways

• Both jars weigh 180g and are listed as whole foie gras.
• The goose jar costs £21.46 more for the same listed weight.
• The duck jar is £15.16 per 100g; the goose jar is £27.08 per 100g.
• The listings describe different seasoning, so check the current labels.

What makes this a useful comparison? for Rougié Whole Duck vs Whole Goose Foie Gras: 180g Comparison

Many foie gras comparisons mix different pack sizes and formats. These two products remove that problem. Both are 180g glass jars, both are presented as whole foie gras, and both are ready for chilled slicing. Species, listed seasoning and price are therefore the main confirmed differences.

Decision point	Whole duck 180g	Whole goose 180g
Product	Rougié Whole Duck Foie Gras 180g	Rougié Whole Goose Foie Gras 180g
Pack price	£27.29	£48.75
Pack weight	180g	180g
Price per 100g	£15.16	£27.08
Listed ingredients	Duck foie gras, salt and pepper	Goose foie gras, salt, Port, sugar and pepper
Listed serving count	About four	About four
Preparation	Chill, slice and serve	Chill, slice and serve

How much does each starter cost?

If each jar is divided into four equal 45g portions, the foie gras cost is about £6.82 per person for duck and £12.19 per person for goose. The difference is about £5.37 per person. Delivery and accompaniments are excluded, and the calculation assumes the complete jar is served.

This is one of the clearest same-weight comparisons in the catalogue. The duck jar is the lower-cost choice both at checkout and per 100g. The goose jar should therefore be selected because the buyer wants that specific product, rather than because of a vague claim that a higher price guarantees a better experience.

How do the ingredient lists affect the decision?

The current duck listing names foie gras, salt and pepper. The goose listing also names Port and sugar. That matters for menu planning and dietary checks. It does not establish a universal taste winner. Product descriptions are merchant information, and the delivered pack remains the final source for ingredients, allergens and storage.

Which is better for a dinner for four?

Both jars are sized for about four servings according to their current listings. Choose duck for a lower product cost and a short listed ingredient line. Choose goose when the species and Port-seasoned preparation are part of the intended menu. For a larger table, calculate the number of jars from the portion you plan to serve before ordering.

How should you serve whole foie gras from a jar?

Chill the unopened jar and follow the current pack directions. Use a clean, smooth knife warmed and dried between cuts. Portion the foie gras shortly before service. Warm bread can provide contrast, while a modest fruit accompaniment can be offered separately.

Neither jar is a raw cooking product. Do not use it in a method written for pan-seared escalopes, a raw lobe, terrine preparation or torchon. Those recipes need a product whose label and preparation state support cooking. For the wider category, start with the foie gras guide. The duck versus goose guide explains the species decision, while seven ways to serve the goose jar covers occasion-led presentation.

Final verdict

Rougié Whole Duck Foie Gras 180g is the practical value choice for four portions. Rougié Whole Goose Foie Gras 180g is the specific-choice option when goose and the listed Port seasoning justify an extra £21.46 per jar. If equal weight and budget matter most, duck wins. If the menu requires goose, price alone should not reverse that choice.

Frequently asked questions

Are the duck and goose jars the same size?

Yes. Both current products are listed at 180g. That allows a direct same-weight price comparison.

Which jar is cheaper per 100g?

The duck jar is £15.16 per 100g, compared with £27.08 for the goose jar, using prices checked on 11 October 2026.

Can I cook these jars like raw foie gras?

No. They are preserved, ready-to-serve products. Chill, slice and serve them. Use raw escalopes or a raw whole lobe for searing and cooking.

Sources

• Beleaev: Rougié Whole Duck Foie Gras 180g
• Beleaev: Rougié Whole Goose Foie Gras 180g

Current catalogue references

Product	Format	Preparation state	Pack	Price	Price per 100g
Rougié Whole Duck Foie Gras 180g, Glass Jar	whole duck preserved	ready to serve	180g	£27.29	£15.16
Rougié Whole Goose Foie Gras, Glass Jar (180g)	whole goose preserved	ready to serve	180g	£48.75	£27.08

For current catalogue references, prices are the displayed product prices captured on 11 October 2026. Delivery is excluded, and availability may change.