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

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The main differences between Liver and Chicken liver pate

  • Liver has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Chicken liver pate has more Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Liver is 576% higher.
  • Chicken liver pate has 4 times less Copper than Liver. Liver has 0.634mg of Copper, while Chicken liver pate has 0.18mg.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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 Iron +95%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.7%
Contains more Potassium +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Zinc +214%
Contains more Copper +252.2%
Contains more Manganese +85.2%
Contains more Selenium +46.4%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 345% 10% 75% 9% 51% 59% 60% 22% 252%
Contains more Iron +95%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.7%
Contains more Potassium +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Zinc +214%
Contains more Copper +252.2%
Contains more Manganese +85.2%
Contains more Selenium +46.4%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Magnesium - 13

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.
Liver
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Contains more Vitamin A +2385.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +136%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +396.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +131.4%
Contains more Folate +96.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 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 A +2385.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +136%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +396.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +131.4%
Contains more Folate +96.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +93.5%
Contains more Other +19%
Contains more Fats +197.7%
Contains more Carbs +74.2%
Equal in Water - 65.64
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 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 +93.5%
Contains more Other +19%
Contains more Fats +197.7%
Contains more Carbs +74.2%
Equal in Water - 65.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +738.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.3%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
34% 45% 21%
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +738.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Chicken liver pate Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 6.55g Chicken liver pate
Protein 26.02g 13.45g Liver
Fats 4.4g 13.1g Chicken liver pate
Carbs 3.76g 6.55g Chicken liver pate
Calories 165kcal 201kcal Chicken liver pate
Calcium 10mg 10mg
Iron 17.92mg 9.19mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 13mg Liver
Phosphorus 241mg 175mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 95mg Liver
Sodium 49mg 386mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 2.14mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.18mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.162mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg 46.1µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 724IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 217µg Liver
Vitamin E 0.98mg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin C 23.6mg 10mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.052mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 1.401mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 7.517mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 2.62mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.26mg Liver
Folate 163µg 321µg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 8.07µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.195mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.601mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.735mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 1.196mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 0.953mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.34mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.694mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.863mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.347mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 391mg Liver
Saturated Fat 1.41g 4g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 5.28g Chicken liver pate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 2.46g Chicken liver pate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Liver 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
397%
Liver
170%
Chicken liver pate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
88%
Chicken liver pate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Liver
Liver is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.59g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.