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Ground chicken vs. Chicken liver pate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ground chicken and chicken liver pate?

  • Ground chicken is richer in vitamin B6 and potassium, yet chicken liver pate is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, folate, selenium, choline, and vitamin B5.
  • Chicken liver pate's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 315% higher.
  • Ground chicken has 7 times more potassium than chicken liver pate. Ground chicken has 677mg of potassium, while chicken liver pate has 95mg.
  • Ground chicken contains less cholesterol.

We used Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Pate, chicken liver, canned types in this comparison.

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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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +612.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more IronIron +888.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +190.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +912.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222.4%

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% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
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% 72% 20% 0% 13% 323% 141% 157% 60% 1009% 0% 241% 125%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +363.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1482.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +15950%
Contains more CholineCholine +287.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.517mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
13% 13% 7% 66%
Protein: 13.45 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 6.55 g
Water: 65.64 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.1%
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +43.2%
~equal in Water ~65.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 48% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 g
34% 45% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~5.28g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Chicken liver pate DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 8.07µg 315%
Iron 0.93mg 9.19mg 103%
Cholesterol 107mg 391mg 95%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 1.401mg 85%
Folate 2µg 321µg 80%
Selenium 14.3µg 46.1µg 58%
Choline 59mg 228.8mg 31%
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 2.62mg 26%
Vitamin A 0µg 217µg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.26mg 21%
Protein 23.28g 13.45g 20%
Potassium 677mg 95mg 17%
Sodium 75mg 386mg 14%
Copper 0.062mg 0.18mg 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Phosphorus 234mg 175mg 8%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.162mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.052mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.98mg 4%
Magnesium 28mg 13mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.11g 4g 4%
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 7.517mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 2.46g 3%
Fats 10.92g 13.1g 3%
Zinc 1.92mg 2.14mg 2%
Carbs 0g 6.55g 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.879g 5.28g 1%
Calories 189kcal 201kcal 1%
Net carbs 0g 6.55g N/A
Calcium 8mg 10mg 0%
Trans fat 0.087g N/A
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.195mg 0%
Threonine 0.97mg 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.735mg 0%
Leucine 1.816mg 1.196mg 0%
Lysine 2.014mg 0.953mg 0%
Methionine 0.596mg 0.34mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.694mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0.863mg 0%
Histidine 0.706mg 0.347mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken Chicken liver pate
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
42%
Ground chicken
169%
Chicken liver pate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
88%
Chicken liver pate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 284mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.89g)
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 minerals?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/nutrients
  2. Chicken liver pate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172928/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.