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Pâté vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pâté and Turkey leg different?

  • Pâté is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Selenium, while Turkey leg is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Pâté covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 117% more than Turkey leg.
  • Pâté contains 991 times more Vitamin A RAE than Turkey leg. Pâté contains 991µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Turkey leg contains 1µg.
  • Turkey leg is lower in Sodium.

Pate, liver, not specified, canned and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw types were used 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 Calcium +311.8%
Contains more Iron +219.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Copper +181.7%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Contains more Selenium +57.6%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +97.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Equal in Zinc - 3.09
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 6% 65% 15% 76% 25% 10% 85% 48% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +311.8%
Contains more Iron +219.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Copper +181.7%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Contains more Selenium +57.6%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +97.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Equal in Zinc - 3.09

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 +109900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +720.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +466.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.09
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 1% 0% 0% 0% 20% 49% 56% 66% 79% 8% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +109900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +720.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +466.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +316.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +128.6%
Contains more Protein +37.6%
Contains more Water +34.9%
14% 28% 54% 2%
Protein: 14.2 g
Fats: 28 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 53.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Fats +316.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +128.6%
Contains more Protein +37.6%
Contains more Water +34.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.57 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.16 g
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.83 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pâté Turkey leg Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 0g Pâté
Protein 14.2g 19.54g Turkey leg
Fats 28g 6.72g Pâté
Carbs 1.5g 0g Pâté
Calories 319kcal 144kcal Pâté
Calcium 70mg 17mg Pâté
Iron 5.5mg 1.72mg Pâté
Magnesium 13mg 21mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 200mg 177mg Pâté
Potassium 138mg 273mg Turkey leg
Sodium 697mg 74mg Turkey leg
Zinc 2.85mg 3.09mg Turkey leg
Copper 0.4mg 0.142mg Pâté
Manganese 0.12mg 0.022mg Pâté
Selenium 41.6µg 26.4µg Pâté
Vitamin A 3300IU 3IU Pâté
Vitamin A RAE 991µg 1µg Pâté
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Pâté
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.077mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B2 0.6mg 0.211mg Pâté
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 2.947mg Pâté
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.09mg Pâté
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.34mg Turkey leg
Folate 60µg 10µg Pâté
Vitamin B12 3.2µg 0.39µg Pâté
Tryptophan 0.157mg 0.219mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.568mg 0.861mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.554mg 0.998mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.05mg 1.537mg Turkey leg
Lysine 0.838mg 1.809mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.284mg 0.557mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.769mg Turkey leg
Valine 0.768mg 1.028mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.298mg 0.598mg Turkey leg
Cholesterol 255mg 71mg Turkey leg
Saturated Fat 9.57g 2.06g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 12.36g 2.06g Pâté
Polyunsaturated fat 3.16g 1.83g Pâté

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pâté Turkey leg
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
27%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Pâté
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pâté
Pâté is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pâté
Pâté is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.