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Biscuit vs. Pâté — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Biscuit and Pâté

  • Biscuit has more Vitamin B1, while Pâté has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pâté's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 130% higher.
  • Pâté contains 12 times less Vitamin B1 than Biscuit. Biscuit contains 0.356mg of Vitamin B1, while Pâté contains 0.03mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Biscuit is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
4
:
6
Pâté
Pâté
Contains more Calcium +235.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Manganese +215%
Contains more Iron +89.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains more Zinc +427.8%
Contains more Copper +387.8%
Contains more Selenium +113.3%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Pâté
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 78% 134% 16% 227%
Contains more Calcium +235.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Manganese +215%
Contains more Iron +89.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains more Zinc +427.8%
Contains more Copper +387.8%
Contains more Selenium +113.3%

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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
7
Pâté
Pâté
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1086.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3924.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3900%
Equal in Folate - 60
Biscuit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
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 +1086.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3924.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3900%
Equal in Folate - 60

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
3
Pâté
Pâté
Contains more Carbs +2873.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +102.9%
Contains more Fats +71.8%
Contains more Water +86.5%
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 Carbs +2873.3%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +102.9%
Contains more Fats +71.8%
Contains more Water +86.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
1
Pâté
Pâté
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.4%
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Pâté
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.57 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Pâté Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 1.5g Biscuit
Protein 7g 14.2g Pâté
Fats 16.3g 28g Pâté
Carbs 44.6g 1.5g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 319kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Pâté
Fiber 1.5g 0g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 70mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 5.5mg Pâté
Magnesium 18mg 13mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 200mg Pâté
Potassium 121mg 138mg Pâté
Sodium 580mg 697mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.54mg 2.85mg Pâté
Copper 0.082mg 0.4mg Pâté
Manganese 0.378mg 0.12mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 41.6µg Pâté
Vitamin A 82IU 3300IU Pâté
Vitamin A RAE 991µg Pâté
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2mg Pâté
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.03mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.6mg Pâté
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 3.3mg Pâté
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 1.2mg Pâté
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.06mg Pâté
Folate 61µg 60µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 3.2µg Pâté
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.157mg Pâté
Threonine 0.211mg 0.568mg Pâté
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.554mg Pâté
Leucine 0.514mg 1.05mg Pâté
Lysine 0.226mg 0.838mg Pâté
Methionine 0.132mg 0.284mg Pâté
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.582mg Pâté
Valine 0.313mg 0.768mg Pâté
Histidine 0.161mg 0.298mg Pâté
Cholesterol 3mg 255mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 9.57g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 12.36g Pâté
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 3.16g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
25%
Biscuit
79%
Pâté
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
88%
Pâté

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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 Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.246g)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.