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Chicken thigh vs. Chicken liver pate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken thigh and Chicken liver pate

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, and Copper in Chicken liver pate is higher than in Chicken thigh.
  • Chicken liver pate covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 323% more than Chicken thigh.
  • Chicken thigh contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Pate, chicken liver, canned.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Potassium +172.6%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Iron +529.5%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +124.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 345% 10% 75% 9% 51% 59% 60% 22% 252%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Potassium +172.6%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Iron +529.5%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +124.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +934.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +449.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.9%
Contains more Folate +3466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2345.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.517
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 20% 0% 34% 14% 324% 141% 158% 60% 241% 1009% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +934.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +449.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.9%
Contains more Folate +3466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2345.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.517

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +109.5%
Contains more Fats +27.2%
Contains more Carbs +455.1%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +22.3%
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
13% 13% 7% 66%
Protein: 13.45 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 6.55 g
Water: 65.64 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +109.5%
Contains more Fats +27.2%
Contains more Carbs +455.1%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +22.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.46
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
34% 45% 21%
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.46

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken thigh Chicken liver pate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken thigh Chicken liver pate Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 6.55g Chicken liver pate
Protein 28.18g 13.45g Chicken thigh
Fats 10.3g 13.1g Chicken liver pate
Carbs 1.18g 6.55g Chicken liver pate
Calories 218kcal 201kcal Chicken thigh
Calcium 13mg 10mg Chicken thigh
Iron 1.46mg 9.19mg Chicken liver pate
Magnesium 26mg 13mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 199mg 175mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 259mg 95mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 95mg 386mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 2.79mg 2.14mg Chicken thigh
Copper 0.09mg 0.18mg Chicken liver pate
Manganese 0.027mg 0.162mg Chicken liver pate
Selenium 20.5µg 46.1µg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin A 70IU 724IU Chicken liver pate
Vitamin A RAE 217µg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin E 0.98mg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.052mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 1.401mg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B3 7.12mg 7.517mg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B5 1.285mg 2.62mg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.26mg Chicken thigh
Folate 9µg 321µg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 8.07µg Chicken liver pate
Tryptophan 0.329mg 0.195mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg 0.601mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.486mg 0.735mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.115mg 1.196mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.384mg 0.953mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.778mg 0.34mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg 0.694mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.397mg 0.863mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg 0.347mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 102mg 391mg Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 2.78g 4g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.82g 5.28g Chicken liver pate
Polyunsaturated fat 2.43g 2.46g Chicken liver pate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken thigh Chicken liver pate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Chicken thigh
170%
Chicken liver pate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chicken thigh
88%
Chicken liver pate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/nutrients
  2. Chicken liver pate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172928/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.