Liver cheese, pork vs Pate, chicken liver, canned
Original comparison by NutriVerdict
Bottom line: Liver cheese, pork is the more nutrient-dense of the two, scoring 89 of 100 to 70 for Pate, chicken liver, canned.
Liver cheese, pork carries the higher Nutrient Density Score, 89 of 100 against 70 of 100 for canned chicken liver pate. Per 100 g, liver cheese has more protein (15.2 g vs 13.4 g), but it also runs well ahead on calories (304 vs 201) and sodium, at 1220 mg against just 386 mg for the pate, more than three times as much.
Choose liver cheese when protein per serving and a firmer, sliceable texture matter most to you. Choose the chicken liver pate when sodium or total calories are the bigger concern, since it comes in noticeably lighter on both. One honest note: at 1220 mg sodium per 100 g, liver cheese still needs careful portioning even though it scores higher overall.
Head to head, per 100 g
| Metric | Liver cheese, pork | Pate, chicken liver |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrient Density Score | 89 | 70 |
| Calories | 304 kcal | 201 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g | 13 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.1 g | 6.6 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | - | 0 g |
| Total fat | 26 g | 13 g |
| Saturated fat | 9 g | 4 g |
| Sodium | 1220 mg | 386 mg |
| Potassium | 226 mg | 95 mg |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 10 mg |
| Iron | 11 mg | 9.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 13 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 10 mg |
| Vitamin A | 5250 ug | 217 ug |
| Vitamin E | - | 1 mg |
| Cholesterol | 174 mg | 391 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Frequently asked questions
Is Liver cheese, pork healthier than Pate, chicken liver, canned?
On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie, Liver cheese, pork scores higher, 89 of 100 to 70. Both can fit a balanced diet; the score reflects nutrients per calorie, not a whole-diet judgement.
Which has more protein, Liver cheese, pork or Pate, chicken liver, canned?
Liver cheese, pork has more protein, 15.2 g per 100 g to 13.4 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Pate, chicken liver, canned is lower in calories, 201 kcal per 100 g to 304 kcal.
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