Pâté vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pâté and lamb?
- Pâté is higher in vitamin A, iron, copper, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, yet lamb is higher in vitamin B3 and zinc.
- Pâté's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 110% more.
- Pâté has 10 times more sodium than lamb. While pâté has 697mg of sodium, lamb has only 72mg.
- The glycemic index of lamb is lower.
We used Pate, liver, not specified, canned and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types in this article.
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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 | +311.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +192.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +236.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +445.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +124.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +192.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.7% |
~equal in
Water
~53.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +109.3% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~8.83g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 991µg | 0µg | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 255mg | 97mg | 53% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 1.88mg | 45% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.119mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 41.6µg | 26.4µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.2µg | 2.55µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.6mg | 0.25mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 72mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 6.66mg | 21% |
| Protein | 14.2g | 24.52g | 21% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 2.85mg | 4.46mg | 15% |
| Folate | 60µg | 18µg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.16g | 1.51g | 11% |
| Fats | 28g | 20.94g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.66mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.36g | 8.82g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 310mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.022mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 9.57g | 8.83g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 188mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Calories | 319kcal | 294kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.157mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.568mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.554mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.05mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.838mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.284mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.582mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.768mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.777mg | 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
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52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pâté is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pâté is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 158mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 625mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb 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.