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Pâté vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pâté and danish pastry

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, selenium, copper, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B5 in pâté is higher than in danish pastry.
  • Pâté covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 125% more than danish pastry.
  • Danish pastry has 26 times less vitamin A than pâté. Pâté has 3300IU of vitamin A, while danish pastry has 128IU.
  • Danish pastry contains less cholesterol.
  • Danish pastry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of danish pastry is 50, while the glycemic index of pâté is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pate, liver, not specified, canned and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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
7
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% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.8%
Contains more IronIron +205.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +349.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +307.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +120.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +192.5%

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
7
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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2731.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +533.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~60µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pâté
4
14% 28% 54% 2%
Protein: 14.2 g
Fats: 28 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 53.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.5%
Contains more FatsFats +27.9%
Contains more WaterWater +71.7%
Contains more OtherOther +60%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2380%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pâté
2
38% 49% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.57 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.16 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~11.313g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pâté Danish 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 Danish pastry DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.2µg 0.2µg 125%
Vitamin A 991µg 35µg 106%
Cholesterol 255mg 23mg 77%
Iron 5.5mg 1.8mg 46%
Selenium 41.6µg 18.9µg 41%
Copper 0.4mg 0.089mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.6mg 0.26mg 26%
Zinc 2.85mg 0.7mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.304mg 18%
Phosphorus 200mg 108mg 13%
Saturated fat 9.57g 6.794g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.19mg 13%
Sodium 697mg 417mg 12%
Carbs 1.5g 37.2g 12%
Protein 14.2g 8g 12%
Manganese 0.12mg 0.351mg 10%
Fats 28g 21.9g 9%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 2mg 8%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.16g 2.575g 4%
Calcium 70mg 35mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 12.36g 11.313g 3%
Calories 319kcal 374kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.1mg 2%
Potassium 138mg 98mg 1%
Net carbs 1.5g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 13mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Folate 60µg 60µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.157mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.568mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.554mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 1.05mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.838mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.768mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pâté Danish 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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Pâté
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pâté
Pâté is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pâté
Pâté is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 232mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.776g)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.