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Pâté vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pâté and Beef shank

  • Pâté has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Selenium, however, Beef shank is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pâté covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 110% more than Beef shank.
  • Pâté has 11 times more Sodium than Beef shank. While Pâté has 697mg of Sodium, Beef shank has only 64mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pate, liver, not specified, canned and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered.

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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 +118.8%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Copper +132.6%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +38.7%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +223.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +268.1%
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 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Contains more Calcium +118.8%
Contains more Iron +42.5%
Contains more Copper +132.6%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +38.7%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +223.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +268.1%

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.
Pâté
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 111% 25% 86% 8% 474% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +340.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +37.1%
Contains more Protein +137.2%
Equal in Water - 58.21
14% 28% 54% 2%
Protein: 14.2 g
Fats: 28 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 53.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Fats +340.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +37.1%
Contains more Protein +137.2%
Equal in Water - 58.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +332.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1404.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.57 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.16 g
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +332.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1404.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pâté Beef shank Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 0g Pâté
Protein 14.2g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 28g 6.36g Pâté
Carbs 1.5g 0g Pâté
Calories 319kcal 201kcal Pâté
Calcium 70mg 32mg Pâté
Iron 5.5mg 3.86mg Pâté
Magnesium 13mg 30mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 200mg 263mg Beef shank
Potassium 138mg 447mg Beef shank
Sodium 697mg 64mg Beef shank
Zinc 2.85mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Copper 0.4mg 0.172mg Pâté
Manganese 0.12mg 0.02mg Pâté
Selenium 41.6µg 30µg Pâté
Vitamin A 3300IU 0IU Pâté
Vitamin A RAE 991µg 0µg Pâté
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Pâté
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.14mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.6mg 0.21mg Pâté
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 5.89mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.41mg Pâté
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.37mg Beef shank
Folate 60µg 10µg Pâté
Vitamin B12 3.2µg 3.79µg Beef shank
Tryptophan 0.157mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 0.568mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 0.554mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 1.05mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 0.838mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.284mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 0.768mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 0.298mg 1.153mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 255mg 78mg Beef shank
Saturated Fat 9.57g 2.29g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 12.36g 2.86g Pâté
Polyunsaturated fat 3.16g 0.21g Pâté

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pâté Beef shank
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
65%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Pâté
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 633mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef shank
Beef shank 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 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. Beef shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/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.