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Gratin vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gratin and Borage?

  • Gratin is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, yet Borage is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Borage's daily need coverage for Iron is 33% higher.

We used Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Borage, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Gratin
Gratin
5
:
5
Borage
Borage
Contains more Calcium +28%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.2%
Contains more Zinc +245%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Iron +415.6%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Manganese +116.8%
Gratin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Borage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Contains more Calcium +28%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.2%
Contains more Zinc +245%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Iron +415.6%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Manganese +116.8%

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
Gratin
4
:
4
Borage
Borage
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +843.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1490.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +253.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.9
Gratin
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%
Borage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +843.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1490.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +253.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
Gratin
4
:
1
Borage
Borage
Contains more Protein +181.1%
Contains more Fats +984.3%
Contains more Carbs +268.3%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Water +25.7%
Gratin
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Borage
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +181.1%
Contains more Fats +984.3%
Contains more Carbs +268.3%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Water +25.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
Gratin
2
:
1
Borage
Borage
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +918.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Gratin
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Borage
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +918.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Borage Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 3.06g Gratin
Protein 5.06g 1.8g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 0.7g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 3.06g Gratin
Calories 132kcal 21kcal Gratin
Fiber 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 119mg 93mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 3.3mg Borage
Magnesium 20mg 52mg Borage
Phosphorus 113mg 53mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 470mg Borage
Sodium 433mg 80mg Borage
Zinc 0.69mg 0.2mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.13mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.349mg Borage
Selenium 2.7µg 0.9µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 4200IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 210µg Borage
Vitamin C 9.9mg 35mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.06mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.15mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 0.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.041mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.084mg Gratin
Folate 11µg 13µg Borage
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 Borage
Saturated Fat 4.733g 0.17g Borage
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 0.211g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.109g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin Borage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
36%
Borage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Borage
Borage contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Borage
Borage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Borage
Borage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.563g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.