Blue cheese vs. Pâté — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are blue cheese and pâté different?
- Blue cheese is higher in calcium and phosphorus; however, pâté is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin A, selenium, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pâté is 82% higher.
- Blue cheese contains 8 times more calcium than pâté. While blue cheese contains 528mg of calcium, pâté contains only 70mg.
- Pâté has less saturated fat.
Cheese, blue 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +654.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +1674.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +900% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1233.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +186.9% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +176.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +224.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +162.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
Protein:
14.2 g
Fats:
28 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
53.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56% |
Contains more OtherOther | +112.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +27.1% |
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Fats
~28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
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 | -48.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +58.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +295% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin A | 198µg | 991µg | 88% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.22µg | 3.2µg | 83% |
Iron | 0.31mg | 5.5mg | 65% |
Cholesterol | 75mg | 255mg | 60% |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 41.6µg | 49% |
Calcium | 528mg | 70mg | 46% |
Saturated fat | 18.669g | 9.57g | 41% |
Copper | 0.04mg | 0.4mg | 40% |
Phosphorus | 387mg | 200mg | 27% |
Sodium | 1146mg | 697mg | 20% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.6mg | 17% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.8g | 3.16g | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.016mg | 3.3mg | 14% |
Protein | 21.4g | 14.2g | 14% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.778g | 12.36g | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg | 1.2mg | 11% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.06mg | 8% |
Folate | 36µg | 60µg | 6% |
Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
Potassium | 256mg | 138mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 21IU | 3% | |
Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
Calories | 353kcal | 319kcal | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
Zinc | 2.66mg | 2.85mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 13mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
Fats | 28.74g | 28g | 1% |
Carbs | 2.34g | 1.5g | 0% |
Net carbs | 2.34g | 1.5g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.124mg | 0.554mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.919mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.852mg | 0.838mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.087mg | 0.582mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.556mg | 0.768mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.758mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
41%

83%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%

88%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pâté contains less Sodium (difference - 449mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pâté is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.099g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pâté is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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