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Chicken liver pate vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken liver pate and Beef shank

  • Chicken liver pate has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin A, while Beef shank has more Zinc.
  • Chicken liver pate's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 178% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Beef shank is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pate, chicken liver, canned and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered.

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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 9.3% 3% 8.4% 345% 60% 58% 75% 50% 21% 251%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 9.6% 39% 145% 57% 286% 113% 8.3% 2.6% 164%
Contains more IronIron +138.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +710%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +370.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +390.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.172mg

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 33% 43% 20% 0% 13% 323% 141% 157% 60% 1009% 0% 241% 125%
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% 35% 48% 110% 25% 85% 474% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +567.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +539%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +3110%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 13% 7% 66%
Protein: 13.45 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 6.55 g
Water: 65.64 g
Other: 1.26 g
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +106%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +150.4%
Contains more OtherOther +38.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 45% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.46 g
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.21 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +84.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1071.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver pate Beef shank Opinion
Calories 201kcal 201kcal
Protein 13.45g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 13.1g 6.36g Chicken liver pate
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Chicken liver pate
Net carbs 6.55g 0g Chicken liver pate
Carbs 6.55g 0g Chicken liver pate
Cholesterol 391mg 78mg Beef shank
Magnesium 13mg 30mg Beef shank
Calcium 10mg 32mg Beef shank
Potassium 95mg 447mg Beef shank
Iron 9.19mg 3.86mg Chicken liver pate
Copper 0.18mg 0.172mg Chicken liver pate
Zinc 2.14mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 175mg 263mg Beef shank
Sodium 386mg 64mg Beef shank
Vitamin A 724IU 0IU Chicken liver pate
Vitamin A 217µg 0µg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin E 0.98mg Chicken liver pate
Manganese 0.162mg 0.02mg Chicken liver pate
Selenium 46.1µg 30µg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.14mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 1.401mg 0.21mg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B3 7.517mg 5.89mg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B5 2.62mg 0.41mg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.37mg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 8.07µg 3.79µg Chicken liver pate
Folate 321µg 10µg Chicken liver pate
Choline 228.8mg Chicken liver pate
Saturated Fat 4g 2.29g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 5.28g 2.86g Chicken liver pate
Polyunsaturated fat 2.46g 0.21g Chicken liver pate
Tryptophan 0.195mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 0.601mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 0.735mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 1.196mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 0.953mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.34mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 0.694mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 0.863mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 0.347mg 1.153mg Beef shank

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken liver pate Beef shank
Low Calories diet Equal
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
167%
Chicken liver pate
60%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Chicken liver pate
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.71g)
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. Chicken liver pate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172928/nutrients
  2. Beef shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/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.