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Pâté vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pâté and Chocolate cake?

  • Chocolate cake has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 than Pâté.
  • Pâté's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 127% higher.
  • Pâté has 4 times more Cholesterol than Chocolate cake. Pâté has 255mg of Cholesterol, while Chocolate cake has 58mg.

We used Pate, liver, not specified, canned and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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.
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +241.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.7%
Contains more Zinc +313%
Contains more Copper +93.2%
Contains more Selenium +249.6%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains less Sodium -54.8%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Equal in Potassium - 140
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 78% 134% 16% 227%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +241.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.7%
Contains more Zinc +313%
Contains more Copper +93.2%
Contains more Selenium +249.6%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains less Sodium -54.8%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Equal in Potassium - 140

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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Contains more Vitamin A +2257.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2257.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +167.9%
Contains more Fats +85.4%
Contains more Water +120.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +3460%
14% 28% 54% 2%
Protein: 14.2 g
Fats: 28 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 53.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +167.9%
Contains more Fats +85.4%
Contains more Water +120.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +3460%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.57 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.16 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pâté Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 14.2g 5.3g Pâté
Fats 28g 15.1g Pâté
Carbs 1.5g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 319kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 0g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 70mg 60mg Pâté
Iron 5.5mg 1.61mg Pâté
Magnesium 13mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 200mg 106mg Pâté
Potassium 138mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 697mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 2.85mg 0.69mg Pâté
Copper 0.4mg 0.207mg Pâté
Manganese 0.12mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 41.6µg 11.9µg Pâté
Vitamin A 3300IU 140IU Pâté
Vitamin A RAE 991µg Pâté
Vitamin C 2mg 0.2mg Pâté
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.6mg 0.213mg Pâté
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.137mg Pâté
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.304mg Pâté
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.041mg Pâté
Folate 60µg 27µg Pâté
Vitamin B12 3.2µg 0.16µg Pâté
Tryptophan 0.157mg 0.068mg Pâté
Threonine 0.568mg 0.202mg Pâté
Isoleucine 0.554mg 0.24mg Pâté
Leucine 1.05mg 0.407mg Pâté
Lysine 0.838mg 0.268mg Pâté
Methionine 0.284mg 0.116mg Pâté
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.265mg Pâté
Valine 0.768mg 0.283mg Pâté
Histidine 0.298mg 0.12mg Pâté
Cholesterol 255mg 58mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 9.57g 5.43g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 12.36g 6.039g Pâté
Polyunsaturated fat 3.16g 2.761g Pâté

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pâté Chocolate cake
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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Pâté
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pâté
Pâté is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pâté
Pâté is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.14g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pâté - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172930/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.