Pâté vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pâté and beef shank
- Pâté has more vitamin A, vitamin B2, copper, and selenium; however, beef shank is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6.
- Beef shank covers your daily need for zinc, 69% more than pâté.
- Beef shank has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of pâté is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pate, liver, not specified, canned and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +118.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +42.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +132.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +500% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +223.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +268.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.8% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +185.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +192.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +366.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +516.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin A | 991µg | 0µg | 110% |
Zinc | 2.85mg | 10.49mg | 69% |
Cholesterol | 255mg | 78mg | 59% |
Protein | 14.2g | 33.68g | 39% |
Fats | 28g | 6.36g | 33% |
Saturated fat | 9.57g | 2.29g | 33% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.6mg | 0.21mg | 30% |
Sodium | 697mg | 64mg | 28% |
Vitamin B12 | 3.2µg | 3.79µg | 25% |
Copper | 0.4mg | 0.172mg | 25% |
Monounsaturated fat | 12.36g | 2.86g | 24% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.37mg | 24% |
Iron | 5.5mg | 3.86mg | 21% |
Selenium | 41.6µg | 30µg | 21% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.16g | 0.21g | 20% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 5.89mg | 16% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.41mg | 16% |
Folate | 60µg | 10µg | 13% |
Phosphorus | 200mg | 263mg | 9% |
Potassium | 138mg | 447mg | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.14mg | 9% |
Calories | 319kcal | 201kcal | 6% |
Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
Calcium | 70mg | 32mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 13mg | 30mg | 4% |
Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
Carbs | 1.5g | 0g | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.5g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.157mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.568mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.554mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.05mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.838mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.284mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.582mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.768mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.298mg | 1.153mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.2 g
Fats:
28 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
53.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
Contains more FatsFats | +340.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +37.1% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +137.2% |
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Water
~58.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.57 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.16 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +332.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1404.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.1% |