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Pâté vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pâté and puff pastry?

  • Pâté is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, copper, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and zinc, yet puff pastry is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Pâté's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 133% higher.
  • Pâté has a lower glycemic index than puff pastry.

We used Pate, liver, not specified, canned and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked types in this comparison.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.5% 98% 38% 15% 26% 33% 65% 134%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.6%
Contains more IronIron +111.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +247.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +427.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +312.5%

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
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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%
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% 11% 0% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +976.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~55µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.9%
Contains more WaterWater +628.4%
Contains more OtherOther +140%
Contains more FatsFats +37.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2946.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
15% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.228 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +603.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pâté Puff pastry DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.2µg 0µg 133%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.16g 22.228g 127%
Vitamin A 991µg 0µg 110%
Cholesterol 255mg 0mg 85%
Iron 5.5mg 2.6mg 36%
Copper 0.4mg 0.115mg 32%
Selenium 41.6µg 24.5µg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.6mg 0.258mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.323mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0mg 24%
Zinc 2.85mg 0.54mg 21%
Phosphorus 200mg 60mg 20%
Sodium 697mg 253mg 19%
Saturated fat 9.57g 5.502g 18%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.495mg 16%
Fats 28g 38.5g 16%
Carbs 1.5g 45.7g 15%
Vitamin K 16.3µg 14%
Protein 14.2g 7.4g 14%
Calories 319kcal 558kcal 12%
Monounsaturated fat 12.36g 8.828g 9%
Calcium 70mg 10mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.019mg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 3.8mg 3%
Potassium 138mg 62mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 13mg 16mg 1%
Folate 60µg 55µg 1%
Choline 6.2mg 1%
Net carbs 1.5g 44.2g N/A
Sugar 0.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.157mg 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.568mg 0.198mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.554mg 0.275mg 0%
Leucine 1.05mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.838mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.768mg 0.312mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0.158mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pâté Puff pastry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
83%
Pâté
24%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Pâté
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pâté
Pâté is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 255mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 444mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.068g)
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.

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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.