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Salsa vs. Pâté — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Salsa and Pâté

  • Salsa has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Zinc, and Phosphorus than Pâté.
  • Pâté covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 133% more than Salsa.
  • Salsa has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, salsa and Pate, liver, not specified, canned.

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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.
Salsa
3
:
7
Pâté
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +95.7%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +566.7%
Contains more Zinc +1576.5%
Contains more Copper +316.7%
Contains more Selenium +10300%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 78% 134% 16% 227%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +95.7%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +566.7%
Contains more Zinc +1576.5%
Contains more Copper +316.7%
Contains more Selenium +10300%

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.
Salsa
3
:
6
Pâté
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.6%
Contains more Folate +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.6%
Contains more Folate +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsa
2
:
3
Pâté
Contains more Carbs +366.7%
Contains more Water +66.4%
Contains more Protein +846.7%
Contains more Fats +13900%
Contains more Other +50%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
14% 28% 54% 2%
Protein: 14.2 g
Fats: 28 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 53.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Carbs +366.7%
Contains more Water +66.4%
Contains more Protein +846.7%
Contains more Fats +13900%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsa
1
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2
Pâté
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2853.3%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.57 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2853.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Pâté Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 1.5g Salsa
Protein 1.5g 14.2g Pâté
Fats 0.2g 28g Pâté
Carbs 7g 1.5g Salsa
Calories 36kcal 319kcal Pâté
Fiber 1.4g 0g Salsa
Calcium 12mg 70mg Pâté
Iron 2.24mg 5.5mg Pâté
Magnesium 16mg 13mg Salsa
Phosphorus 30mg 200mg Pâté
Potassium 270mg 138mg Salsa
Sodium 430mg 697mg Salsa
Zinc 0.17mg 2.85mg Pâté
Copper 0.096mg 0.4mg Pâté
Manganese 0.12mg Pâté
Selenium 0.4µg 41.6µg Pâté
Vitamin A 550IU 3300IU Pâté
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 991µg Pâté
Vitamin C 4mg 2mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.03mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.6mg Pâté
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 3.3mg Pâté
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Pâté
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.06mg Salsa
Folate 19µg 60µg Pâté
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.2µg Pâté
Tryptophan 0.157mg Pâté
Threonine 0.568mg Pâté
Isoleucine 0.554mg Pâté
Leucine 1.05mg Pâté
Lysine 0.838mg Pâté
Methionine 0.284mg Pâté
Phenylalanine 0.582mg Pâté
Valine 0.768mg Pâté
Histidine 0.298mg Pâté
Cholesterol 0mg 255mg Salsa
Saturated Fat 0.029g 9.57g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 12.36g Pâté
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 3.16g Pâté

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsa Pâté
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
11%
Salsa
79%
Pâté
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
88%
Pâté

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.541g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pâté
Pâté is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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

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.