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Gratin vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Gratin and Potato?

  • Gratin is higher in Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Potato is higher in Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Gratin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 23% more.

We used Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt types in this article.

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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
Potato
Potato
Contains more Calcium +693.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.4%
Contains more Zinc +91.7%
Contains more Copper +35.6%
Contains more Selenium +575%
Contains more Iron +68.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +36%
Gratin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Calcium +693.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.4%
Contains more Zinc +91.7%
Contains more Copper +35.6%
Contains more Selenium +575%
Contains more Iron +68.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +36%

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
:
5
Potato
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +2540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.7%
Contains more Folate +154.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 9.6
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.064
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.376
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%
Potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.7%
Contains more Folate +154.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 9.6
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.064
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.376

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
Gratin
3
:
2
Potato
Potato
Contains more Protein +102.4%
Contains more Fats +5738.5%
Contains more Other +56.4%
Contains more Carbs +87.7%
Equal in Water - 74.89
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
Potato
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Protein +102.4%
Contains more Fats +5738.5%
Contains more Other +56.4%
Contains more Carbs +87.7%
Equal in Water - 74.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
Gratin
2
:
1
Potato
Potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71533.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Gratin
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Potato
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71533.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.2%
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 Potato
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Potato Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 18.95g Potato
Protein 5.06g 2.5g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 0.13g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 21.15g Potato
Calories 132kcal 93kcal Gratin
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.18g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 2.2g Potato
Calcium 119mg 15mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 1.08mg Potato
Magnesium 20mg 28mg Potato
Phosphorus 113mg 70mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 433mg 10mg Potato
Zinc 0.69mg 0.36mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.118mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.219mg Potato
Selenium 2.7µg 0.4µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 10IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 1µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.04mg Potato
Vitamin C 9.9mg 9.6mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.064mg
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.048mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.376mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 11µg 28µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.025mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg 0.081mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.08mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg 0.119mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg 0.13mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg 0.038mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.099mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg 0.125mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg 0.042mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Potato
Saturated Fat 4.733g 0.034g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 0.003g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.057g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin Potato
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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.699g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.