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Pâté vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pâté and Chorizo

  • Pâté is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, and Copper, yet Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Pâté is 110% higher.
  • Pâté contains 5 times more Copper than Chorizo. Pâté contains 0.4mg of Copper, while Chorizo contains 0.08mg.
  • Chorizo contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pate, liver, not specified, canned and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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.
Pâté
7
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Contains more Calcium +775%
Contains more Iron +245.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.6%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +97.2%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +188.4%
Contains more Zinc +19.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 78% 134% 16% 227%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +775%
Contains more Iron +245.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.6%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +97.2%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +188.4%
Contains more Zinc +19.6%

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.
Pâté
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +783.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.12
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%
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% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +783.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pâté
1
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Contains more Water +69.2%
Contains more Protein +69.7%
Contains more Fats +36.7%
Contains more Carbs +24%
Contains more Other +63.3%
14% 28% 54% 2%
Protein: 14.2 g
Fats: 28 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 53.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more Water +69.2%
Contains more Protein +69.7%
Contains more Fats +36.7%
Contains more Carbs +24%
Contains more Other +63.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pâté
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -33.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.46
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.57 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.16 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.46

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pâté Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 14.2g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 28g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 1.5g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 319kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 70mg 8mg Pâté
Iron 5.5mg 1.59mg Pâté
Magnesium 13mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 200mg 150mg Pâté
Potassium 138mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 697mg 1235mg Pâté
Zinc 2.85mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.4mg 0.08mg Pâté
Manganese 0.12mg 0.04mg Pâté
Selenium 41.6µg 21.1µg Pâté
Vitamin A 3300IU 0IU Pâté
Vitamin A RAE 991µg 0µg Pâté
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Pâté
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.6mg 0.3mg Pâté
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.12mg Pâté
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 60µg 2µg Pâté
Vitamin B12 3.2µg 2µg Pâté
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.157mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.568mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.554mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.05mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.838mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.284mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.768mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.298mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 255mg 88mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 9.57g 14.38g Pâté
Monounsaturated Fat 12.36g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.16g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pâté Chorizo
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
79%
Pâté
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Pâté
58%
Chorizo

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 - 538mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 167mg)
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 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.
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. Pâté - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172930/nutrients
  2. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.