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Pork leg vs. Chicken liver pate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pork leg and chicken liver pate

  • Pork leg has more vitamin B1, while chicken liver pate has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B3.
  • Chicken liver pate's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 310% higher.
  • Chicken liver pate contains 14 times less vitamin B1 than pork leg. Pork leg contains 0.736mg of vitamin B1, while chicken liver pate contains 0.052mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pork leg is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Pate, chicken liver, canned.

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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 14% 1.5% 28% 32% 22% 53% 85% 6.1% 3% 160%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 3% 8.4% 345% 60% 58% 75% 50% 21% 251%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +231.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +981.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +176.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +604.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.8%

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.
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 2.3% 0% 0% 7.5% 184% 46% 86% 41% 93% 79% 0% 5.3% 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 33% 72% 20% 0% 13% 323% 141% 157% 60% 1009% 0% 241% 125%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +600.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +282.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1181%
Contains more FolateFolate +4485.7%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
13% 13% 7% 66%
Protein: 13.45 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 6.55 g
Water: 65.64 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.6%
Contains more FatsFats +44%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~65.64g
~equal in Other ~1.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 49% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.01 g
34% 45% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.46 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork leg Chicken liver pate DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.63µg 8.07µg 310%
Cholesterol 73mg 391mg 106%
Iron 0.85mg 9.19mg 104%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 1.401mg 92%
Folate 7µg 321µg 79%
Vitamin B1 0.736mg 0.052mg 57%
Choline 228.8mg 42%
Vitamin B5 0.685mg 2.62mg 39%
Selenium 29.4µg 46.1µg 30%
Vitamin A 0µg 217µg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.574mg 7.517mg 18%
Sodium 47mg 386mg 15%
Copper 0.065mg 0.18mg 13%
Saturated fat 6.54g 4g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.401mg 0.26mg 11%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 10mg 10%
Fats 18.87g 13.1g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 8.38g 5.28g 8%
Protein 17.43g 13.45g 8%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 7%
Potassium 315mg 95mg 6%
Manganese 0.023mg 0.162mg 6%
Phosphorus 199mg 175mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.01g 2.46g 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Calories 245kcal 201kcal 2%
Zinc 1.93mg 2.14mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 13mg 2%
Carbs 0g 6.55g 2%
Calcium 5mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 6.55g N/A
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.195mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.787mg 0.735mg 0%
Leucine 1.376mg 1.196mg 0%
Lysine 1.55mg 0.953mg 0%
Methionine 0.444mg 0.34mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.689mg 0.694mg 0%
Valine 0.931mg 0.863mg 0%
Histidine 0.659mg 0.347mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork leg Chicken liver pate
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
42%
Pork leg
169%
Chicken liver pate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Pork leg
88%
Chicken liver pate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/nutrients
  2. Chicken liver pate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172928/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.