Pâté vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pâté and duck meat
- Pâté has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, copper, and folate; however, duck meat is higher in vitamin B1.
- Pâté covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 121% more than duck meat.
- Duck meat contains 16 times less vitamin A than pâté. Pâté contains 3300IU of vitamin A, while duck meat contains 210IU.
- Duck meat has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of pâté is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pate, liver, not specified, canned and Duck, domesticated, meat, and skin, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +536.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +531.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +108% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1473% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +123% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +966.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +192.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~28.35g
~equal in
Water
~51.84g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.5% |
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Saturated fat
~9.67g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~12.9g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.2µg | 0.3µg | 121% |
| Vitamin A | 991µg | 63µg | 103% |
| Cholesterol | 255mg | 84mg | 57% |
| Selenium | 41.6µg | 20µg | 39% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 2.7mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 59mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.6mg | 0.269mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.227mg | 19% |
| Folate | 60µg | 6µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.174mg | 12% |
| Protein | 14.2g | 18.99g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 4.825mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.18mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.85mg | 1.86mg | 9% |
| Choline | 50.4mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 70mg | 11mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 156mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.019mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.16g | 3.65g | 3% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 204mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 1.098mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.36g | 12.9g | 1% |
| Calories | 319kcal | 337kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 0g | 1% |
| Fats | 28g | 28.35g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 9.57g | 9.67g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.157mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.568mg | 0.773mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.554mg | 0.872mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.05mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.838mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.284mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.582mg | 0.752mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.768mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.462mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pâté is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pâté is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pâté is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 171mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 638mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.