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Gratin vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Gratin and Arrowroot

  • Gratin has more Calcium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Arrowroot is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily Folate needs 82% more than Gratin.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Arrowroot, raw.

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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 Calcium +1883.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.3%
Contains more Copper +32.2%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +246.9%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
Equal in Manganese - 0.174
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1883.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.3%
Contains more Copper +32.2%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +246.9%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
Equal in Manganese - 0.174

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.
Gratin
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Contains more Vitamin A +1289.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +421.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Folate +2972.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 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 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1289.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +421.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Folate +2972.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Fats +3695%
Contains more Other +46.5%
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Equal in Water - 80.75
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Fats +3695%
Contains more Other +46.5%
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Equal in Water - 80.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53625%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53625%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 5.06g 4.24g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 0.2g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 13.39g Arrowroot
Calories 132kcal 65kcal Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g Gratin
Calcium 119mg 6mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 20mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 113mg 98mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 433mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 0.69mg 0.63mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.121mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.174mg Arrowroot
Selenium 2.7µg 0.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 19IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 1µg Gratin
Vitamin C 9.9mg 1.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.059mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.292mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 11µg 338µg Arrowroot
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 4.733g 0.039g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 0.004g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.092g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gratin Arrowroot
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
15%
Gratin
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.694g)
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 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.
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.