Luncheon meat vs. Pâté — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are luncheon meat and pâté different?
- Luncheon meat is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3; however, pâté is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, vitamin B2, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pâté is 95% higher.
- Luncheon meat contains 5 times more vitamin B6 than pâté. While luncheon meat contains 0.272mg of vitamin B6, pâté contains only 0.06mg.
- Luncheon meat has less saturated fat.
USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Pate, liver, not specified, canned are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +467% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +224.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +326.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +353.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +181.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +247.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
14.2 g
Fats:
28 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
53.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +119.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.57 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.16 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +117.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +101.9% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 991µg | 110% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 3.2µg | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 255mg | 59% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 5.5mg | 57% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.4mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.6mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 9.57g | 26% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 28g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 12.36g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.06mg | 16% |
| Folate | 0µg | 60µg | 15% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 1.2mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 3.3mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 3.16g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.03mg | 8% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 14.2g | 7% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 319kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 70mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 38.3µg | 41.6µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 2.85mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 697mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 138mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 200mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 1.5g | N/A |
| 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-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | 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
33%
83%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
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 - 123mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pâté is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.626g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.