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Gratin vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Gratin and Broccoli

  • Gratin has more Copper, Calcium, and Phosphorus, while Broccoli has more Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin C 88% more than Gratin.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Broccoli, 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.
Gratin
Gratin
6
:
4
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Calcium +153.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.2%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Contains more Zinc +68.3%
Contains more Copper +226.5%
Contains more Iron +14.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Manganese +30.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Selenium - 2.5
Gratin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Calcium +153.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.2%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Contains more Zinc +68.3%
Contains more Copper +226.5%
Contains more Iron +14.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Manganese +30.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Selenium - 2.5

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
1
:
9
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +136%
Contains more Vitamin C +801%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.1%
Contains more Folate +472.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.117
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.175
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%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +136%
Contains more Vitamin C +801%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.1%
Contains more Folate +472.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.117
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.175

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
Gratin
4
:
1
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Protein +79.4%
Contains more Fats +1951.4%
Contains more Carbs +69.7%
Contains more Other +139.1%
Contains more Water +20.7%
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
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +79.4%
Contains more Fats +1951.4%
Contains more Carbs +69.7%
Contains more Other +139.1%
Contains more Water +20.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
Gratin
2
:
1
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19436.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +626.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Gratin
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19436.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +626.3%
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 Broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 4.04g Gratin
Protein 5.06g 2.82g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 0.37g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 6.64g Gratin
Calories 132kcal 34kcal Gratin
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 119mg 47mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 113mg 66mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 316mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 33mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.69mg 0.41mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.049mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.7µg 2.5µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 31µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 9.9mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 0.639mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 11µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.033mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg 0.088mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.079mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg 0.129mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg 0.135mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg 0.038mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.117mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg 0.125mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg 0.059mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 4.733g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 0.011g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.038g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin Broccoli
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
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.694g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.