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Turkey breast vs. Chicken liver pate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between turkey breast and chicken liver pate

  • Turkey breast has more vitamin B6; however, chicken liver pate has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, folate, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin A, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chicken liver pate is 319% higher.
  • Chicken liver pate has 2 times less vitamin B6 than turkey breast. Turkey breast has 0.48mg of vitamin B6, while chicken liver pate has 0.26mg.
  • Turkey breast is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Pate, chicken liver, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 3% 8.4% 345% 60% 58% 75% 50% 21% 251%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.7%
Contains more IronIron +665.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~175mg

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.
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% 0.67% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 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 33% 72% 20% 0% 13% 323% 141% 157% 60% 1009% 0% 241% 125%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +321.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1821.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +4485.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
13% 13% 7% 66%
Protein: 13.45 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 6.55 g
Water: 65.64 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.8%
Contains more FatsFats +86.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +21.2%
~equal in Water ~65.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 43% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
34% 45% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +98.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey breast Chicken liver pate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Chicken liver pate DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 8.07µg 319%
Cholesterol 65mg 391mg 109%
Iron 1.2mg 9.19mg 100%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 1.401mg 99%
Folate 7µg 321µg 79%
Selenium 22.4µg 46.1µg 43%
Choline 228.8mg 42%
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 2.62mg 40%
Vitamin A 2µg 217µg 24%
Protein 21.89g 13.45g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.26mg 17%
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 7.517mg 14%
Sodium 59mg 386mg 14%
Copper 0.074mg 0.18mg 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.91g 4g 10%
Fats 7.02g 13.1g 9%
Vitamin E 0.98mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.66g 5.28g 7%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.162mg 6%
Potassium 275mg 95mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 2.46g 5%
Zinc 1.57mg 2.14mg 5%
Magnesium 24mg 13mg 3%
Calories 157kcal 201kcal 2%
Phosphorus 186mg 175mg 2%
Carbs 0g 6.55g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.052mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 6.55g N/A
Calcium 13mg 10mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.195mg 0%
Threonine 0.957mg 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.735mg 0%
Leucine 1.704mg 1.196mg 0%
Lysine 1.996mg 0.953mg 0%
Methionine 0.616mg 0.34mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.694mg 0%
Valine 1.141mg 0.863mg 0%
Histidine 0.66mg 0.347mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast Chicken liver pate
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
27%
Turkey breast
169%
Chicken liver pate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
88%
Chicken liver pate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/nutrients
  2. Chicken liver pate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172928/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.