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Beef tenderloin vs. Pâté — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beef tenderloin and pâté

  • Beef tenderloin is richer in vitamin B6, yet pâté is richer in vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B12, copper, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for pâté is 66% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 4 times more vitamin B6 than pâté. Beef tenderloin contains 0.25mg of vitamin B6, while pâté contains 0.06mg.
  • Beef tenderloin contains less cholesterol.
  • Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index than pâté.

Food types used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Pâté
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 78% 86% 91% 16% 227%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +677.8%
Contains more IronIron +76.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +225.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +757.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +81.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Pâté
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 330% 0% 0% 7.5% 138% 62% 72% 14% 400% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.3mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Pâté
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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 ProteinProtein +68.3%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%
Contains more FatsFats +13.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Pâté
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38% 49% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.57 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +216%
~equal in Saturated fat ~9.57g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Pâté DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 991µg 110%
Cholesterol 85mg 255mg 57%
Selenium 22.9µg 41.6µg 34%
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 3.2µg 31%
Copper 0.123mg 0.4mg 31%
Iron 3.11mg 5.5mg 30%
Sodium 57mg 697mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.6mg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 1.2mg 19%
Protein 23.9g 14.2g 19%
Choline 91mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.06mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 3.16g 14%
Folate 8µg 60µg 13%
Zinc 4.03mg 2.85mg 11%
Potassium 331mg 138mg 6%
Calcium 9mg 70mg 6%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.12mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.03mg 5%
Fats 24.6g 28g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 12.36g 5%
Magnesium 22mg 13mg 2%
Vitamin B3 3mg 3.3mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Saturated fat 9.72g 9.57g 1%
Carbs 0g 1.5g 1%
Calories 324kcal 319kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.5g N/A
Phosphorus 203mg 200mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.157mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.568mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.554mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 1.05mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 0.838mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.582mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 0.768mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.298mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Pâté
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
44%
Beef tenderloin
83%
Pâté
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
88%
Pâté

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pâté
Pâté is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin 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.

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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.