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Sweet potato vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sweet potato and Gratin

  • Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, while Gratin has more Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 100% higher.
  • Gratin contains 3 times less Manganese than Sweet potato. Sweet potato contains 0.497mg of Manganese, while Gratin contains 0.161mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sweet potato is lower.

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

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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 Magnesium +35%
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Manganese +208.7%
Contains more Calcium +213.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.3%
Contains more Zinc +115.6%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Equal in Iron - 0.64
Equal in Copper - 0.16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Manganese +208.7%
Contains more Calcium +213.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.3%
Contains more Zinc +115.6%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Equal in Iron - 0.64
Equal in Copper - 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.
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Gratin
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%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +83.8%
Contains more Protein +151.7%
Contains more Fats +4960%
Contains more Other +54.1%
Equal in Water - 74
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Carbs +83.8%
Contains more Protein +151.7%
Contains more Fats +4960%
Contains more Other +54.1%
Equal in Water - 74

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Gratin
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
120%
Sweet potato
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Sweet potato
32%
Gratin

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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/nutrients
  2. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.