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Steak vs. Pâté — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Steak and Pâté

  • Steak has more Vitamin B6, and Zinc, however, Pâté has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Pâté's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 109% more.
  • Steak has 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Pâté. Steak has 0.5mg of Vitamin B6, while Pâté has 0.06mg.
  • Steak is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Pate, liver, not specified, 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.
Steak
Steak
4
:
6
Pâté
Pâté
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +102.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +122.5%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +129.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Copper +370.6%
Contains more Selenium +30.8%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Pâté
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 78% 134% 16% 227%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +102.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +122.5%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +129.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Copper +370.6%
Contains more Selenium +30.8%

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.
Steak
Steak
5
:
6
Pâté
Pâté
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +13100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.3%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Pâté
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +13100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.3%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
3
Pâté
Pâté
Contains more Protein +75%
Contains more Fats +47.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +344.4%
Equal in Water - 53.9
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Pâté
14% 28% 54% 2%
Protein: 14.2 g
Fats: 28 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 53.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +75%
Contains more Fats +47.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +344.4%
Equal in Water - 53.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
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2
Pâté
Pâté
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.7%
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Pâté
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.57 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Pâté Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.5g Pâté
Protein 24.85g 14.2g Steak
Fats 19.02g 28g Pâté
Carbs 0g 1.5g Pâté
Calories 271kcal 319kcal Pâté
Calcium 12mg 70mg Pâté
Iron 2.4mg 5.5mg Pâté
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 200mg Pâté
Potassium 279mg 138mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 697mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 2.85mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.4mg Pâté
Manganese 0.12mg Pâté
Selenium 31.8µg 41.6µg Pâté
Vitamin A 25IU 3300IU Pâté
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 991µg Pâté
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Pâté
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.03mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.6mg Pâté
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 3.3mg Steak
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Pâté
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.06mg Steak
Folate 6µg 60µg Pâté
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 3.2µg Pâté
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.157mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0.568mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.554mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 1.05mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 0.838mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.284mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.582mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 0.768mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.298mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 255mg Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 9.57g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 12.36g Pâté
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 3.16g Pâté

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Pâté
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
49%
Steak
79%
Pâté
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
88%
Pâté

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 639mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pâté
Pâté is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pâté
Pâté is relatively richer in minerals
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/nutrients
  2. Pâté - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172930/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.