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Pâté vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pâté and Foie gras?

  • Pâté is higher in Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 258% more.
  • Pâté has 4 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Foie gras. While Pâté has 3.16g of Polyunsaturated fat, Foie gras has only 0.84g.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Foie gras is lower.

We used Pate, liver, not specified, canned and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types in this article.

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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 Zinc +209.8%
Equal in Calcium - 70
Equal in Iron - 5.5
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Potassium - 138
Equal in Sodium - 697
Equal in Copper - 0.4
Equal in Manganese - 0.12
Equal in Selenium - 44
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 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Zinc +209.8%
Equal in Calcium - 70
Equal in Iron - 5.5
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Potassium - 138
Equal in Sodium - 697
Equal in Copper - 0.4
Equal in Manganese - 0.12
Equal in Selenium - 44

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
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +193.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 3333
Equal in Vitamin C - 2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06
Equal in Folate - 60
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 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +193.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 3333
Equal in Vitamin C - 2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06
Equal in Folate - 60

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.6%
Contains more Water +45.5%
Contains more Fats +56.6%
Contains more Carbs +211.3%
Contains more Other +27.1%
14% 28% 54% 2%
Protein: 14.2 g
Fats: 28 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 53.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more Protein +24.6%
Contains more Water +45.5%
Contains more Fats +56.6%
Contains more Carbs +211.3%
Contains more Other +27.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.2%
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.57 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.16 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pâté Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 14.2g 11.4g Pâté
Fats 28g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 1.5g 4.67g Foie gras
Calories 319kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Calcium 70mg 70mg
Iron 5.5mg 5.5mg
Magnesium 13mg 13mg
Phosphorus 200mg 200mg
Potassium 138mg 138mg
Sodium 697mg 697mg
Zinc 2.85mg 0.92mg Pâté
Copper 0.4mg 0.4mg
Manganese 0.12mg 0.12mg
Selenium 41.6µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3300IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 991µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 2mg
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.6mg 0.299mg Pâté
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 2.51mg Pâté
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.2mg
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.06mg
Folate 60µg 60µg
Vitamin B12 3.2µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.157mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.568mg 0.507mg Pâté
Isoleucine 0.554mg 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.05mg 1.029mg Pâté
Lysine 0.838mg 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.284mg 0.27mg Pâté
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.567mg Pâté
Valine 0.768mg 0.719mg Pâté
Histidine 0.298mg 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 255mg 150mg Foie gras
Saturated Fat 9.57g 14.45g Pâté
Monounsaturated Fat 12.36g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 3.16g 0.84g Pâté

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pâté Foie gras
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
79%
Pâté
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Pâté
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (697 mg)
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.