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Meatball vs. Pâté — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between meatball and pâté?

  • Meatball is higher in vitamin B1, copper, and phosphorus, yet pâté is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Pâté's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 85% more.
  • Meatball has 31 times more vitamin B1 than pâté. While meatball has 0.938mg of vitamin B1, pâté has only 0.03mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in meatball is lower.
  • The glycemic index of meatball is lower.

We used Meatballs, meatless and Pate, liver, not specified, canned types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
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 +30.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains more IronIron +154.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5100%

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% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
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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% 330% 0% 0% 7.5% 138% 62% 72% 14% 400% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3026.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +30%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +113.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 +47.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +433.3%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%
Contains more FatsFats +211.1%
~equal in Water ~53.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +464.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Pâté DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 991µg 110%
Cholesterol 0mg 255mg 85%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.03mg 76%
Selenium 0.8µg 41.6µg 74%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 3.2µg 71%
Iron 2.16mg 5.5mg 42%
Saturated fat 1.425g 9.57g 37%
Copper 0.706mg 0.4mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.6mg 30%
Fats 9g 28g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 12.36g 25%
Phosphorus 344mg 200mg 21%
Fiber 4.6g 0g 18%
Choline 88.4mg 16%
Protein 21g 14.2g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 1.2mg 14%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.06mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 3.16g 10%
Zinc 1.8mg 2.85mg 10%
Calories 197kcal 319kcal 6%
Sodium 550mg 697mg 6%
Manganese 0.12mg 5%
Folate 78µg 60µg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 3.3mg 5%
Calcium 25mg 70mg 5%
Carbs 8g 1.5g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 13mg 1%
Potassium 180mg 138mg 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 1.5g N/A
Sugar 1.25g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Pâté
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
83%
Pâté
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
88%
Pâté

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 255mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.145g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball 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 minerals?
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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.
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.