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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 from 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% 0.36% 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% 43% 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 +11966.7%
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 Opinion
Calories 157kcal 201kcal Chicken liver pate
Protein 21.89g 13.45g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 13.1g Chicken liver pate
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Chicken liver pate
Net carbs 0g 6.55g Chicken liver pate
Carbs 0g 6.55g Chicken liver pate
Cholesterol 65mg 391mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 24mg 13mg Turkey breast
Calcium 13mg 10mg Turkey breast
Potassium 275mg 95mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.2mg 9.19mg Chicken liver pate
Copper 0.074mg 0.18mg Chicken liver pate
Zinc 1.57mg 2.14mg Chicken liver pate
Phosphorus 186mg 175mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 386mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 724IU Chicken liver pate
Vitamin A 2µg 217µg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin E 0.98mg Chicken liver pate
Manganese 0.018mg 0.162mg Chicken liver pate
Selenium 22.4µg 46.1µg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.052mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 1.401mg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 7.517mg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 2.62mg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.26mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 8.07µg Chicken liver pate
Folate 7µg 321µg Chicken liver pate
Choline 228.8mg Chicken liver pate
Saturated Fat 1.91g 4g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 5.28g Chicken liver pate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 2.46g Chicken liver pate
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.195mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg 0.601mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.735mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 1.196mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg 0.953mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg 0.34mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.694mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg 0.863mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.347mg Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast

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
167%
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.