Mackerel vs. Pâté — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mackerel and pâté
- Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, pâté is higher in vitamin A, iron, copper, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 367% more than pâté.
- Pâté contains 7 times less vitamin B6 than mackerel. Mackerel contains 0.41mg of vitamin B6, while pâté contains 0.06mg.
- Pâté has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of pâté is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, salted 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +361.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +276.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +76.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +292.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +300% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +159.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +583.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +275% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2008.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +215.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +458.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +11.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +25.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +96.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.6% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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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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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 3.2µg | 367% |
Sodium | 4450mg | 697mg | 163% |
Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 126% | |
Vitamin D | 1006IU | 126% | |
Vitamin A | 47µg | 991µg | 105% |
Selenium | 73.4µg | 41.6µg | 58% |
Cholesterol | 95mg | 255mg | 53% |
Iron | 1.4mg | 5.5mg | 51% |
Copper | 0.1mg | 0.4mg | 33% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.6mg | 32% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.06mg | 27% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 24% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 3.16g | 20% |
Choline | 101.6mg | 18% | |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.85mg | 16% |
Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
Folate | 15µg | 60µg | 11% |
Potassium | 520mg | 138mg | 11% |
Saturated fat | 7.148g | 9.57g | 11% |
Magnesium | 60mg | 13mg | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.32g | 12.36g | 10% |
Protein | 18.5g | 14.2g | 9% |
Phosphorus | 254mg | 200mg | 8% |
Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 7% | |
Manganese | 0.12mg | 5% | |
Fats | 25.1g | 28g | 4% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
Calories | 305kcal | 319kcal | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
Carbs | 0g | 1.5g | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 1.5g | N/A |
Calcium | 66mg | 70mg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 3.3mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.157mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.554mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.838mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.582mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.768mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0g | N/A |
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
172%

83%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%

88%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pâté contains less Sodium (difference - 3753mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Pâté is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.422g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Mackerel 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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