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Beefsteak vs. Pâté — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beefsteak and Pâté different?

  • Beefsteak is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Pâté is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Pâté is 110% higher.
  • Beefsteak contains 10 times more Vitamin B6 than Pâté. While Beefsteak contains 0.585mg of Vitamin B6, Pâté contains only 0.06mg.
  • Beefsteak has less Cholesterol.

Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Pate, liver, not specified, canned are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
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 +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.2%
Contains more IronIron +237.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +447.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.4%
~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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
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% 198% 0% 0% 7.5% 138% 62% 72% 14% 400% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +875%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +131.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 +88.2%
Contains more FatsFats +85.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1042.9%
~equal in Water ~53.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +96.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +464.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak Pâté
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Beefsteak Pâté Opinion
Calories 250kcal 319kcal Pâté
Protein 26.72g 14.2g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 28g Pâté
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Pâté
Net carbs 0g 1.5g Pâté
Carbs 0g 1.5g Pâté
Cholesterol 79mg 255mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 70mg Pâté
Potassium 340mg 138mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 5.5mg Pâté
Copper 0.073mg 0.4mg Pâté
Zinc 4.85mg 2.85mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 200mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 697mg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 0IU 3300IU Pâté
Vitamin A 0µg 991µg Pâté
Vitamin E 0.45mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.12mg Pâté
Selenium 28.8µg 41.6µg Pâté
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.03mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.6mg Pâté
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 3.3mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 1.2mg Pâté
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.06mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 3.2µg Pâté
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 60µg Pâté
Choline 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 9.57g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 12.36g Pâté
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 3.16g Pâté
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.157mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.054mg 0.568mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.554mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 1.05mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 0.838mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.284mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.582mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 0.768mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.298mg Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak 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
46%
Beefsteak
73%
Pâté
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
88%
Pâté

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 176mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.619g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.