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Ground beef vs. Pâté — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ground beef and Pâté

  • Ground beef has more Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Pâté is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pâté covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 110% more than Ground beef.
  • Pâté has 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Ground beef. Ground beef has 0.311mg of Vitamin B6, while Pâté has 0.06mg.
  • Ground beef contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +74.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Zinc +104.9%
Contains more Calcium +112.1%
Contains more Iron +142.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Copper +406.3%
Contains more Manganese +1233.3%
Contains more Selenium +117.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 78% 134% 16% 227%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +74.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Zinc +104.9%
Contains more Calcium +112.1%
Contains more Iron +142.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Copper +406.3%
Contains more Manganese +1233.3%
Contains more Selenium +117.8%

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.
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Pâté
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +36566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.4%
Contains more Folate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +36566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.4%
Contains more Folate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.1%
Contains more Fats +82.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 53.9
Equal in Other - 2.4
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
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 Protein +68.1%
Contains more Fats +82.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 53.9
Equal in Other - 2.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +674.5%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.57 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +674.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Pâté Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.5g Pâté
Protein 23.87g 14.2g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 28g Pâté
Carbs 0g 1.5g Pâté
Calories 241kcal 319kcal Pâté
Calcium 33mg 70mg Pâté
Iron 2.27mg 5.5mg Pâté
Magnesium 17mg 13mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 166mg 200mg Pâté
Potassium 241mg 138mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 697mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 2.85mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.4mg Pâté
Manganese 0.009mg 0.12mg Pâté
Selenium 19.1µg 41.6µg Pâté
Vitamin A 9IU 3300IU Pâté
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 991µg Pâté
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Pâté
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.03mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.6mg Pâté
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 3.3mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 1.2mg Pâté
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.06mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 60µg Pâté
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 3.2µg Pâté
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.157mg Pâté
Threonine 0.923mg 0.568mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.554mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 1.05mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.838mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.284mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.582mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.768mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.298mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 255mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Pâté
Saturated Fat 6.073g 9.57g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 12.36g Pâté
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 3.16g Pâté
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
79%
Pâté
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
88%
Pâté

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pâté
Pâté is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pâté
Pâté is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 624mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.497g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.