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Mortadella vs. Pâté — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mortadella and Pâté

  • Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, however, Pâté is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Mortadella covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 11723% more than Pâté.
  • Pâté contains 2 times less Sodium than Mortadella. Mortadella contains 1246mg of Sodium, while Pâté contains 697mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Pate, liver, not specified, 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 Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +292.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Copper +566.7%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +84.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 78% 134% 16% 227%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Iron +292.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.1%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Copper +566.7%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +84.1%

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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Pâté
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 198% 0% 0% 7% 8% 139% 62% 72% 14% 45% 400% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +103.3%
Contains more Other +20.4%
Contains more Fats +10.3%
Equal in Water - 53.9
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
14% 28% 54% 2%
Protein: 14.2 g
Fats: 28 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 53.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +103.3%
Contains more Other +20.4%
Contains more Fats +10.3%
Equal in Water - 53.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.57
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 12.36
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.16
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.57 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.16 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.57
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 12.36
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.16

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Pâté Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 1.5g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 14.2g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 28g Pâté
Carbs 3.05g 1.5g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 319kcal Pâté
Calcium 18mg 70mg Pâté
Iron 1.4mg 5.5mg Pâté
Magnesium 11mg 13mg Pâté
Phosphorus 97mg 200mg Pâté
Potassium 163mg 138mg Mortadella
Sodium 1246mg 697mg Pâté
Zinc 2.1mg 2.85mg Pâté
Copper 0.06mg 0.4mg Pâté
Manganese 0.03mg 0.12mg Pâté
Selenium 22.6µg 41.6µg Pâté
Vitamin A 0IU 3300IU Pâté
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 991µg Pâté
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Pâté
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.6mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 3.3mg Pâté
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 1.2mg Pâté
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.06mg Mortadella
Folate 3µg 60µg Pâté
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 3.2µg Pâté
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.157mg Pâté
Threonine 0.633mg 0.568mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.554mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg 1.05mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg 0.838mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg 0.284mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.582mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg 0.768mg Pâté
Histidine 0.52mg 0.298mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 255mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 9.57g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 12.36g Pâté
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 3.16g Pâté

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Pâté
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
2972%
Mortadella
79%
Pâté
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
88%
Pâté

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pâté
Pâté contains less Sodium (difference - 549mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pâté
Pâté is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/nutrients
  2. Pâté - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172930/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.