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Pâté vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pâté and Meatball?

  • Pâté is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, yet Meatball is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Pâté's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 108% more.
  • Pâté has 4 times more Cholesterol than Meatball. While Pâté has 255mg of Cholesterol, Meatball has only 66mg.

We used Pate, liver, not specified, canned and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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 Iron +210.7%
Contains more Zinc +71.7%
Contains more Copper +225.2%
Contains more Selenium +171.9%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +138.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Potassium +114.5%
Contains more Manganese +135%
Equal in Sodium - 666
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 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Iron +210.7%
Contains more Zinc +71.7%
Contains more Copper +225.2%
Contains more Selenium +171.9%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +138.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Potassium +114.5%
Contains more Manganese +135%
Equal in Sodium - 666

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 +4420.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.108
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% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +4420.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.108

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +26.1%
Contains more Other +44.6%
Contains more Carbs +437.3%
Equal in Protein - 14.4
Equal in Water - 53.67
14% 28% 54% 2%
Protein: 14.2 g
Fats: 28 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 53.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Fats +26.1%
Contains more Other +44.6%
Contains more Carbs +437.3%
Equal in Protein - 14.4
Equal in Water - 53.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.346
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.57 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.16 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.346

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pâté Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 14.2g 14.4g Meatball
Fats 28g 22.21g Pâté
Carbs 1.5g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 319kcal 286kcal Pâté
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Pâté
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 70mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 5.5mg 1.77mg Pâté
Magnesium 13mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 200mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 138mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 697mg 666mg Meatball
Zinc 2.85mg 1.66mg Pâté
Copper 0.4mg 0.123mg Pâté
Manganese 0.12mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 41.6µg 15.3µg Pâté
Vitamin A 3300IU 73IU Pâté
Vitamin A RAE 991µg 22µg Pâté
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Pâté
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.6mg 0.23mg Pâté
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 3.108mg Pâté
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.924mg Pâté
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 60µg 36µg Pâté
Vitamin B12 3.2µg 1µg Pâté
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.157mg Pâté
Threonine 0.568mg Pâté
Isoleucine 0.554mg Pâté
Leucine 1.05mg Pâté
Lysine 0.838mg Pâté
Methionine 0.284mg Pâté
Phenylalanine 0.582mg Pâté
Valine 0.768mg Pâté
Histidine 0.298mg Pâté
Cholesterol 255mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Pâté
Saturated Fat 9.57g 7.627g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 12.36g 9.188g Pâté
Polyunsaturated fat 3.16g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pâté Meatball
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%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Pâté
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.943g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.