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Pâté vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pâté and Chicken thigh

  • Pâté has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Chicken thigh has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pâté's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 120% more.
  • Pâté has 7 times more Sodium than Chicken thigh. Pâté has 697mg of Sodium, while Chicken thigh has 95mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pate, liver, not specified, canned and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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 +438.5%
Contains more Iron +276.7%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Contains more Selenium +102.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +87.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
Equal in Zinc - 2.79
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 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Contains more Calcium +438.5%
Contains more Iron +276.7%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Contains more Selenium +102.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +87.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
Equal in Zinc - 2.79

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 +4614.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +869.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.285
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 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4614.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +869.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.285

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +171.8%
Contains more Carbs +27.1%
Contains more Other +133%
Contains more Protein +98.5%
Equal in Water - 59.31
14% 28% 54% 2%
Protein: 14.2 g
Fats: 28 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 53.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Fats +171.8%
Contains more Carbs +27.1%
Contains more Other +133%
Contains more Protein +98.5%
Equal in Water - 59.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.57 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.16 g
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pâté Chicken thigh
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pâté Chicken thigh Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 1.18g Pâté
Protein 14.2g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 28g 10.3g Pâté
Carbs 1.5g 1.18g Pâté
Calories 319kcal 218kcal Pâté
Calcium 70mg 13mg Pâté
Iron 5.5mg 1.46mg Pâté
Magnesium 13mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 200mg 199mg Pâté
Potassium 138mg 259mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 697mg 95mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 2.85mg 2.79mg Pâté
Copper 0.4mg 0.09mg Pâté
Manganese 0.12mg 0.027mg Pâté
Selenium 41.6µg 20.5µg Pâté
Vitamin A 3300IU 70IU Pâté
Vitamin A RAE 991µg Pâté
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Pâté
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.088mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B2 0.6mg 0.255mg Pâté
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.38mg Chicken thigh
Folate 60µg 9µg Pâté
Vitamin B12 3.2µg 0.33µg Pâté
Tryptophan 0.157mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 0.568mg 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 0.554mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 1.05mg 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 0.838mg 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.284mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 0.768mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.298mg 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 255mg 102mg Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 9.57g 2.78g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 12.36g 3.82g Pâté
Polyunsaturated fat 3.16g 2.43g Pâté

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pâté Chicken thigh
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
36%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Pâté
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pâté
Pâté is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh 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 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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.