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Italian sausage vs. Pâté — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Italian sausage and Pâté

  • Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, yet Pâté is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Pâté is 109% higher.
  • Italian sausage contains 21 times more Vitamin B1 than Pâté. Italian sausage contains 0.623mg of Vitamin B1, while Pâté contains 0.03mg.
  • Italian sausage contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Pâté
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 78% 86% 91% 16% 227%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more IronIron +284.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.1%
~equal in Sodium ~697mg

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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
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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 6.7% 198% 0% 0% 7.5% 138% 62% 72% 14% 400% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1976.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20525%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +146.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Pâté
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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 ProteinProtein +34.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +184.7%
Contains more WaterWater +14.4%
Contains more OtherOther +10.6%
~equal in Fats ~28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 g
Pâté
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38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.57 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +38.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~9.57g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Pâté Opinion
Calories 344kcal 319kcal Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 14.2g Italian sausage
Fats 27.31g 28g Pâté
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2mg Pâté
Net carbs 4.17g 1.5g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 1.5g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 255mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 13mg Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 70mg Pâté
Potassium 304mg 138mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 5.5mg Pâté
Sugar 1.86g Pâté
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.4mg Pâté
Zinc 2.39mg 2.85mg Pâté
Phosphorus 170mg 200mg Pâté
Sodium 743mg 697mg Pâté
Vitamin A 16IU 3300IU Pâté
Vitamin A 10µg 991µg Pâté
Vitamin E 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.12mg Pâté
Selenium 22µg 41.6µg Pâté
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.03mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.6mg Pâté
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 3.3mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Pâté
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.06mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 3.2µg Pâté
Vitamin K 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 60µg Pâté
Choline 78.2mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 9.57g Pâté
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 12.36g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 3.16g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.157mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.792mg 0.568mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.554mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.343mg 1.05mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.522mg 0.838mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg 0.284mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.582mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.804mg 0.768mg Italian sausage
Histidine 0.577mg 0.298mg Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Pâté
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
47%
Italian sausage
73%
Pâté
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
88%
Pâté

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pâté
Pâté contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.625g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pâté
Pâté is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pâté
Pâté is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.