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Pâté vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pâté and Flank steak

  • Pâté has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Copper, however, Flank steak is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pâté covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 110% more than Flank steak.
  • Pâté has 12 times more Sodium than Flank steak. While Pâté has 697mg of Sodium, Flank steak has only 56mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pate, liver, not specified, canned and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Pâté
Pâté
5
:
5
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +216.1%
Contains more Copper +387.8%
Contains more Manganese +1233.3%
Contains more Selenium +41.5%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +145.7%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +71.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Pâté
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 78% 134% 16% 227%
Flank steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +216.1%
Contains more Copper +387.8%
Contains more Manganese +1233.3%
Contains more Selenium +41.5%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +145.7%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +71.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 210

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.
Pâté
Pâté
6
:
5
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +351.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +865%
Pâté
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%
Flank steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +351.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +865%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pâté
Pâté
3
:
2
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Fats +240.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +94.8%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Pâté
14% 28% 54% 2%
Protein: 14.2 g
Fats: 28 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 53.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Flank steak
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +240.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +94.8%
Contains more Water +19.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pâté
Pâté
2
:
1
Flank steak
Flank steak
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +881.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.5%
Pâté
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.57 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.16 g
Flank steak
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +881.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pâté Flank steak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pâté Flank steak Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 0g Pâté
Protein 14.2g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 28g 8.23g Pâté
Carbs 1.5g 0g Pâté
Calories 319kcal 192kcal Pâté
Calcium 70mg 20mg Pâté
Iron 5.5mg 1.74mg Pâté
Magnesium 13mg 23mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 200mg 210mg Flank steak
Potassium 138mg 339mg Flank steak
Sodium 697mg 56mg Flank steak
Zinc 2.85mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.4mg 0.082mg Pâté
Manganese 0.12mg 0.009mg Pâté
Selenium 41.6µg 29.4µg Pâté
Vitamin A 3300IU 0IU Pâté
Vitamin A RAE 991µg 0µg Pâté
Vitamin E 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Pâté
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.075mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 0.6mg 0.133mg Pâté
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.545mg Pâté
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Folate 60µg 9µg Pâté
Vitamin B12 3.2µg 1.63µg Pâté
Vitamin K 1.4µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.157mg 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 0.568mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 0.554mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 1.05mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 0.838mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.284mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 0.768mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.298mg 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 255mg 79mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 9.57g 3.395g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 12.36g 3.317g Pâté
Polyunsaturated fat 3.16g 0.322g Pâté

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is better in case of low diet
Pâté Flank steak
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
79%
Pâté
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Pâté
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 641mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.175g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak 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. Pâté - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172930/nutrients
  2. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.