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Gratin vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Gratin and Sweet potato

  • Gratin has more Phosphorus, and Calcium, while Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 100% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt.

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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 +213.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.3%
Contains more Zinc +115.6%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Manganese +208.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.69
Equal in Copper - 0.161
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 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains more Calcium +213.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.3%
Contains more Zinc +115.6%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Manganese +208.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.69
Equal in Copper - 0.161

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 Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +7179.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +98%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.106
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 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +7179.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +98%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.106

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +151.7%
Contains more Fats +4960%
Contains more Other +54.1%
Contains more Carbs +83.8%
Equal in Water - 75.78
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% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +151.7%
Contains more Fats +4960%
Contains more Other +54.1%
Contains more Carbs +83.8%
Equal in Water - 75.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 17.41g Sweet potato
Protein 5.06g 2.01g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 0.15g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 20.71g Sweet potato
Calories 132kcal 90kcal Gratin
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 119mg 38mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 0.69mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 20mg 27mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 113mg 54mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 475mg Sweet potato
Sodium 433mg 36mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.69mg 0.32mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.161mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.161mg 0.497mg Sweet potato
Selenium 2.7µg 0.2µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 9.9mg 19.6mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.106mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 1.487mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.286mg Sweet potato
Folate 11µg 6µg Gratin
Vitamin K 2.3µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.04mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg 0.107mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.07mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg 0.118mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg 0.084mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg 0.037mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.114mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg 0.11mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg 0.039mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 4.733g 0.052g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 0.002g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.092g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin Sweet 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
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.681g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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.

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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.