Pâté vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pâté and luncheon meat different?
- Pâté is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, iron, copper, vitamin B2, and folate; however, luncheon meat is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for pâté is 110% higher.
- Luncheon meat has less cholesterol.
Pate, liver, not specified, canned and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned are the varieties used 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 | +1300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +467% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +224.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.4% |
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 | +181.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +247.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +326.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +353.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.2 g
Fats:
28 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
53.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +119.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.57 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.16 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +117.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +101.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.8% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 991µg | 0µg | 110% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.2µg | 0.92µg | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 255mg | 78mg | 59% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 0.97mg | 57% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 0.03mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.6mg | 0.213mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 9.57g | 3.944g | 26% |
| Fats | 28g | 12.77g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.36g | 5.685g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.272mg | 16% |
| Folate | 60µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 0.613mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 5.225mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.16g | 1.565g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.128mg | 8% |
| Protein | 14.2g | 17.5g | 7% |
| Calories | 319kcal | 189kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 5mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 41.6µg | 38.3µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.85mg | 2.15mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 820mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 300mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.037mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 170mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 1.04g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 1.04g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.554mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.838mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.582mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.768mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pâté is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pâté contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pâté is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.626g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat 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 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.