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Pâté vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pâté and beef tenderloin

  • Pâté is richer in vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B12, copper, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, yet beef tenderloin is richer in vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for pâté is 110% higher.
  • Pâté contains 12 times more sodium than beef tenderloin. Pâté contains 697mg of sodium, while beef tenderloin contains 57mg.
  • Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index than pâté.

Food types used in this article are Pate, liver, not specified, canned and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +677.8%
Contains more IronIron +76.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +225.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +757.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +81.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~203mg

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% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +316.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +13.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.3%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%

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
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +216%
~equal in Saturated fat ~9.72g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pâté Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Vitamin A 991µg 0µg 110%
Cholesterol 255mg 85mg 57%
Selenium 41.6µg 22.9µg 34%
Vitamin B12 3.2µg 2.46µg 31%
Copper 0.4mg 0.123mg 31%
Iron 5.5mg 3.11mg 30%
Sodium 697mg 57mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.6mg 0.26mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.25mg 19%
Protein 14.2g 23.9g 19%
Choline 91mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.25mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.16g 1g 14%
Folate 60µg 8µg 13%
Zinc 2.85mg 4.03mg 11%
Potassium 138mg 331mg 6%
Calcium 70mg 9mg 6%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.014mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.09mg 5%
Fats 28g 24.6g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 12.36g 10.27g 5%
Magnesium 13mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 3mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Saturated fat 9.57g 9.72g 1%
Carbs 1.5g 0g 1%
Calories 319kcal 324kcal 0%
Net carbs 1.5g 0g N/A
Phosphorus 200mg 203mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.157mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 0.568mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.554mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 1.05mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 0.838mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 0.768mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0.818mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pâté Beef tenderloin
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Pâté
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pâté
Pâté is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin 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.

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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.