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Gratin vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Gratin and Scallion

  • Gratin has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B5, however, Scallion has more Folate, Iron, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Gratin is 24% higher.

Food types used in this article are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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 +65.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.4%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +76.9%
Contains more Copper +92.8%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +131.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Manganese - 0.16
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 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +65.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.4%
Contains more Potassium +43.5%
Contains more Zinc +76.9%
Contains more Copper +92.8%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +131.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Manganese - 0.16

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +416%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +277.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +89.9%
Contains more Folate +481.8%
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 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +416%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +277.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +89.9%
Contains more Folate +481.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +176.5%
Contains more Fats +3894.7%
Contains more Carbs +53.5%
Contains more Other +156.8%
Contains more Water +21.4%
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +176.5%
Contains more Fats +3894.7%
Contains more Carbs +53.5%
Contains more Other +156.8%
Contains more Water +21.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7859.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7859.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 4.74g Gratin
Protein 5.06g 1.83g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 0.19g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 7.34g Gratin
Calories 132kcal 32kcal Gratin
Sugar 2.33g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 119mg 72mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Phosphorus 113mg 37mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 276mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 0.69mg 0.39mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.083mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.16mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg 0.6µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 50µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 9.9mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.055mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.08mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 0.525mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.075mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.061mg Gratin
Folate 11µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.02mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg 0.072mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.077mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg 0.109mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg 0.091mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg 0.02mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.059mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg 0.081mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg 0.032mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 4.733g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 0.027g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.074g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gratin Scallion
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
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.701g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
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 - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.